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. This submission draws on contributions principally by the Aviation Policy Group.
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. These are issues where CILT has particular knowledge from its members who have been engaged in airport planning and development.