Policy Briefings

Logistics UK 2024 Manifesto

Logistics UK’s manifesto ahead of the next general election sets out how policymakers can unleash the power of logistics to drive growth across the whole economy.

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Logistics UK priorities for the first 100 days of the new UK government

Logistics UK published its manifesto for the new government in January 2024. Now that government is formed, this short document sets out how it should take forward the logistics sector’s priorities in its first 100 days and in its first fiscal event. This document should be read alongside our manifesto.

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Logistics: underpinning the Northern Ireland economy

Logistics underpins the Northern Ireland economy, safely and efficiently delivering for households, businesses and public services, every day. This document sets out Logistics UK’s priorities to enable the sector to drive sustainable growth in Northern Ireland.

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Logistics: underpinning the Welsh economy

Logistics underpins the Welsh economy, safely and efficiently delivering for its households, businesses and public services, every day. This document sets out Logistics UK’s priorities to enable the sector to drive sustainable growth in Wales.

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Logistics: underpinning Scotland's economy

Logistics underpins the Scottish economy, safely and efficiently delivering for its households, businesses and public services, every day. This document sets out Logistics UK’s priorities to enable the sector to drive inclusive growth in Scotland.

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2024 Midlands Manifesto

The Midlands Manifesto sets out how the new Mayors of the West and East Midlands can work with the logistics sector to confront the challenges of climate change and drive growth across the region.

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2024 North of England Manifesto

The North of England Manifesto sets out how the new Mayors of Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, the North East, Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire, can work with the logistics sector to confront the challenges of climate change and drive growth across the North.

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2024 London Manifesto

The London Manifesto sets out how London can work with the logistics sector to address the strategic opportunities and challenges facing the capital to make it cleaner, safer and more prosperous and, ultimately, a better place to live and work.

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Logistics - an Essential System for Growth

The logistics sector is delivering an increasingly safe, sustainable and efficient system of national infrastructure – creating opportunities across the UK and linking the UK to the global trade network. Spanning land, water and air, it delivers for everyone, everywhere, every day.

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Low carbon fuels guide

This guide covers the main low carbon fuel types that can or may be used by the logistics sector. The guide also covers hydrogen, which can reduce carbon emissions depending on the source and supply chain. It does not cover battery electric options – which are addressed in other Logistics UK briefings.

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Route to Net Zero Logistics

This document identifies key priorities for achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across logistics operations as quickly as possible. The report covers the importance of decarbonising transport, the role of logistics, infrastructure, Government incentives and the importance of a multimodal approach.

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