Logistics UK says Scottish budget is a “missed opportunity to kickstart economic activity”

As Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager, explains, the Budget’s lack of funding for freight overlooks the key role logistics plays in building and supporting new and existing trading relationships. 

“Today’s Scottish Budget is a missed opportunity to increase economic output and support new activity across the nation by reinforcing the nation’s freight capabilities,” she says. 

 “No mention was made in the Budget of providing our sector with the assistance it needs on new infrastructure or skills to ensure the continued growth of the economy. And while decarbonisation is a key policy priority for the Scottish Government, the shift to alternative transport modes, away from road, was also omitted. 

 “The Budget mentions support for the food and drink sector, but despite this being a feather in the Scottish economy’s cap, it cannot succeed without the support of a thriving logistics sector to connect producers with customers through a resilient supply chain.  

“To ignore the contribution that our industry makes to the nation’s economic success, and remove all funding to expand the sector’s impact, is a retrograde step which will limit the opportunity for Scottish business to reach new markets and service existing customers.” 

Published On: 21/12/2023 14:30:00

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