Policy papers archive (2023 and earlier)
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.
2023
Publications
Re-structuring Britain’s railways
CILT welcomed the publication of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail (WSPR) in 2021. Since then, progress towards delivering reform has been slow, despite widespread concern around costs and outputs.
The Impact of Covid on English National Concessionary Travel Journeys
In February 2023, the Bus & Coach Policy Group (BCWG) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) commissioned a data report into the impact of Covid-19 on Concessionary Travel in England.
A new approach: Solving the rural bus crisis: a fares-free travel experiment
Almost 5,000 bus routes have been axed since 2012, with the north-west and east of England the two regions worst affected.
UAV and UAM: New aviation technology looking for a market?
Aviation technology has constantly changed since the beginning of manned flight and some of the most recent changes involve small, sometimes unmanned, aircraft using new technologies including on-board electricity (batteries) and automation.
CILT Freight Electrification Map Commentary
Transport produces over a quarter of UK carbon emissions and moving freight over longer distances presents a particular challenge.
Consultation responses
Freight, logistics and the planning system: call for evidence
A response to the DfT by CILT(UK).
Transport East Transport Strategy Consultation: CILT(UK) response
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.
Pathway to net zero aviation: Developing the UK sustainable aviation fuel mandate
Our response to this consultation begins from the basic principle that the aviation sector is committed to achieving net zero by 2050 and that it will do everything it can to meet this target.
Infrastructure Levy
Response by CILT(UK) to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Consultation.
2040 Zero Emissions Airport Target: Response to DfT consultation by CILT(UK)
Our response to this consultation begins from a basic principle that any target should be capable of being met by activities under the control of the airport.
Accessible Transport: Legal Obligations Submission by CILT (UK)
This submission was led by our Accessibility and Inclusion Forum, which comprises transport professionals, many of whom also have lived experience of disability, with contributions from our Strategic Rail, Bus and Coach and Aviation Policy Groups.
Minimum service levels for rail
Submission to the Transport Select Committee by the Rail Freight Forum of CILT(UK).
2022
Consultation responses
CILT(UK) Response to the Review of Net Zero: Call for evidence
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.
TfSE Strategic Investment Plan consultation: CILT(UK) response
CILT is pleased to respond to the Transport for the South East consultation and this submission was prepared jointly by our South East Region and our Rail Freight Forum.
Self Driving Vehicles: Submission by CILT(UK)
With a complex mix of existing road users, the introduction of any Connected and Autonomous Vehicles could have serious consequences, many of which may be unforeseen.
Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail: Consultation on Legislation to Implement Rail Transformation Response 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.
Gatwick Northern Runway Summer 2022 Consultation: CILT(UK) response
This response of the CILT to Gatwick Airport’s Summer 2022 consultation on further design and assessment work and supplements our response to the Autumn 2021 consultation.
National Bus Strategy – one year on: Submission by CILTUK) to the Transport Select Committee
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.
Public transport in towns and cities: CILT(UK) response to House of Lords Built Environment Committee call for evidence
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.
Draft Future of Freight Plan: Comments from CILT(UK)
We welcome the ongoing close relationship with the DfT team leading the Future of Freight strategy, an initiative we strongly endorse and value the engagement which stems from it, which we hope will continue.
Whole Industry Strategic Plan Call for Evidence: CILT(UK) response
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.
National Infrastructure Commission Call for Evidence on Second National Infrastructure Assessment: Response to Baseline Report
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.
ScotRail Ticket Office Consultation – CILT(UK) response
CILT recognises the changing patterns of rail ticket retailing as set out in the consultation, and acknowledges that the current deployment of staff may not be optimal in terms of customer, commercial or external benefit.
Publications
Decarbonising Logistics and Transport
Routes to Net Zero – COP26 Discussion Papers.
The challenge of future carbon and emissions reduction for rural communities
The government’s policy to prevent the sale of internal-combustion-powered private cars and light vans by 2030 is a serious societal challenge across the UK in general and for rural communities in particular.
Factors affecting local bus demand and potential for increase
The local bus market in Britain has experienced considerable fluctuation in recent years.
Routes To Net Zero 2050: 2020 Year-End Summary Report
This report summarises the work of CILT over the last year on transport decarbonisation and is intended to update CILT members, government ministers and officials, industry and other interested parties.
Consultation responses
Aviation tax reform: CILT(UK) response to the Treasury 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.
Manchester Recovery Task Force
CILT response to the DfT/NR/TfN consultation published 14 January 2021.
Rail Infrastructure in Wales: CILT Cymru Wales submission to the Welsh Affairs Committee inquiry
This response has been prepared by the Cymru Wales nation within CILT, with support from the Rail Freight Forum.
Night flights restrictions: CILT(UK) response 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.
Zero emission vehicles and road pricing: Submission by CILT(UK)
We support the ban of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030 provided there is an adequate provision of charge points, particularly for those without access to off-street parking.
Future UK–EU relations: trade in goods: Submission 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.
Heavier Intermodal Freight Trial: A CILT Response 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.
Earlier publications
Understanding and meeting the needs of travellers with hidden disabilities
This Guidance Note has been produced by the CILT’s Accessibility & Inclusion Forum following a seminar organised by the Forum in early 2017 on Understanding Mobility Issues for People with Hidden Disabilities.
Bus reform: survey of senior directors of local bus service operators
This sample represents the operators of around 90% of all local bus services in England outside London.
CILT Driver Shortage Crisis 2015 Report
In January 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport carried out an opinion survey inviting all of its members to take part. The purpose of the survey was to gauge members opinions about the current driver shortage crisis.