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Policy papers

CILT(UK) is dedicated to shaping change in all aspects of logistics, supply chain and transport. We play a vital role in the development of policy and guidance, producing regular submissions to the UK Government, European Commission and other bodies as well as publishing reports and consultation responses that review and respond to recent policy proposals.

2026

2025

Consultation responses

Railways Bill: Transport Select Committee call for Evidence response from CILT(UK)

Our principal concern is that transport policies and procedures should be effective and efficient, based on objective analysis of the issues and practical experience, and that good practice should be widely disseminated and adopted.

Understanding And Valuing Road Freight Travel Time: Feedback on DfT proposals by CILT(UK)

Our principal concern is that transport policies and procedures should be effective and efficient, based on objective analysis of the issues and practical experience, and that good practice should be widely disseminated and adopted.

Port and Maritime Freight and Logistics Plan: CILT(UK) response to Welsh Government Scoping Document

CILT(UK) is committed to supporting the Welsh Government’s ambition to develop a robust, sustainable, and forward-looking Port and Maritime Freight and Logistics Plan.

Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration: A Submission to the Transport Select Committee Inquiry by CILT(UK)

Our principal concern is that transport policies and procedures should be effective and efficient, based on objective analysis of the issues and practical experience, and that good practice should be widely disseminated and adopted.

Skills for Transport Manufacturing House of Commons Transport Select Committee call for evidence submission by CILT(UK)

CILT(UK) is submitting this response as the chartered professional membership body for logistics and transport professionals, for which transport manufacturing is a key associated sector.

Integrated National Transport Strategy: a call for ideas

A Submission by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport to the Department of Transport.

Improving National Infrastructure Project Delivery: CILT(UK) response to APPG inquiry

Our principal concern is that transport policies and procedures should be effective and efficient, based on objective analysis of the issues and practical experience, and that good practice should be widely disseminated and adopted.

Inquiry into airport expansion, climate and nature targets: Evidence to House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee from CILT(UK)

Our principal concern is that transport policies and procedures should be effective and efficient, based on objective analysis of the issues and practical experience, and that good practice should be widely disseminated and adopted.

A Railway fit for Britain's Future a response by CILT(UK) to the DfT consultation

CILT(UK) responded to the consultation that focused on the primary legislative measures that will underpin the government’s rail transformation agenda.

Stansted Airport Sustainable Development Plan response from CILT(UK)

This response to the Stansted Airport Sustainable Development Plan (SDP) issued in December 2024 covers five key issues: Demand Forecasts, Fleet Mix, Cargo Activity, GHG Emissions and Surface Access.

Reviewing Infrastructure Investment submission to HM Treasury to inform spending proposals

The importance of freight and logistics as a driver of these key factors is often overlooked and this paper sets out how the sector can be exploited to achieve desired outcomes.

Bristol Airport Draft Master Plan consultation response from CILT(UK)

This response to the Bristol Airport Draft Master Plan launched in November 2024 covers three key issues: Demand Forecasts, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Surface Access.

2024

Consultation responses

Reviewing Infrastructure Investment: Maximising its Purpose and Value

At times of financial stringency, it is critical that maximum value is derived from scarce public resources, so a fresh and clear approach to infrastructure enhancements is to be commended.

National Planning Policy Framework consultation

CILT(UK) submission to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government NPPF consultation. 

Adapting the UK’s transport system to the impacts of climate change

A response to the Department of Transport consultation from CILT(UK).

Draft Rail Reform Bill: Response to Call for Evidence for Scrutiny

Submission by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK.

London Plan Guidance: Industrial Land and Uses Consultation

Submission by CILT(UK) to the London Mayor's consultation. 

Airport Slot Reform: A response by CILT(UK) to the DfT consultation

Our principal concern is that transport policies and procedures should be effective and efficient, based on objective analysis of the issues and practical experience, and that good practice should be widely disseminated and adopted.

Rail and Urban Transport Review: Call for evidence questions

For the purposes of this submission, our responses in respect of freight relate to freight transportation by rail unless the answer states otherwise.

Gatwick Northern Runway: Written representation by CILT(UK)

We support the Gatwick Northern Runway project because we consider that it is possible to achieve the social and economic benefits of a growth in air travel in a sustainable manner.

CILT(UK) Supplementary Response to Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (NRFI) Consultation

This supplementary response is made in light of the Secretary of State for Transport’s recent announcement of a Rail Freight Growth Target.

Policy papers archive

Read policy papers and consultation responses from before 2023.

Policy papers archive

Vision 2035 archive

From 2011 to 2017, CILT(UK) published a series of Vision 2035 reports to look to the future and visualise how transport and logistics in the UK would develop.

Vision 2035 archive