Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association, is appealing to the government for investment in freight.
The freight industry is often overlooked by politicians, he said, despite the fact that 2.2 million people in the UK – one in 12 of the workforce – are employed in the freight sector, according to the Government’s own figures.
The specific part of the supply chain for which BIFA’s members are responsible is even less appreciated, says Keen. “The government needs to pay more attention to the value of international freight and logistics to the UK and urgently address issues that impact on the global supply chain, including Customs, EU legislation, security and international trade treaties.