CILT has recently completed a major report called Vision 2035 which addressed future transport and logistics scenarios to 2035, their impacts and the required responses in the UK and in relation to global logistics links and developments over time.
In the process of reviewing current UK Government plans for freight, the PPC identified gaps in strategic planning policy-making in areas such as integrated intermodal networks, infrastructure and capacity planning, related policies and regulation to support the development of a globally competitive logistics sector and network in the UK.
A working party was set up to explore the current plans, areas requiring further definition and to develop strategic alternatives for submission to HMG. This initial report forms part of an ongoing programme of activity and research intended to support the development of a more efficient and competitive UK logistics sector, within a domestic and global context.
The scope of the working party is to:
Compare the efficiency and competitiveness of the current UK supply chain to its global competition and assess the changes needed in transport infrastructure, modes and regional development requirements relative to UK needs.
Examine the probability, relative significance and potential impact of future megatrends in terms of requirements of the UK network and infrastructure.
Review the current and developing UK Government strategic plans for the UK freight network.
Identify key capacity and innovation constraints, general risks, barriers and enablers for future freight efficiency.
Explore sustainability and the potential impacts of further increases in oil price and decreases in availability and their impact on industry costs, GHG emissions, and HMG and EU sustainability targets.
Provide recommendations to Government and policy-makers in relation to freight transport policy.
