Introduction
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is a professional institution embracing all transport modes whose members are engaged in the provision of transport services for both passengers and freight, the management of logistics and the supply chain, transport planning, government and administration. 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. The Institute has a number of specialist forums, a nationwide structure of locally based groups and a Public Policies Committee which considers the broad canvass of transport policy.
CILT is pleased to respond to this consultation. The matter has been discussed at its Rail Freight Forum and Freight & Logistics Policy Group, following which a specific meeting was held involving representatives from both bodies and other relevant participants. This response reflects the conclusions of that meeting.