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Oct 19 2023

Decarbonisation investment welcome, but faster progress is needed

The creation of Freight Week – aimed at highlighting the essential role logistics plays in the UK economy – and the package of decarbonisation measures announced today (19 October) by government is positive says business group Logistics UK, however it urges that progress must be actioned faster if deadlines are to be met. 

 

Kate Jennings, Director of Policy at Logistics UK, comments: “We welcome government’s recognition of the how important freight is for creating new jobs, growing the economy and achieving net zero. It is encouraging to see government making long-awaited progress on its promises to help decarbonise our sector, including announcing the outcome of the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure competition (ZERFD). However ultimately, we need this progress to be faster, and support actioned promptly if we are to meet impending decarbonisation deadlines. 

 

“We very much welcome the Call for Evidence to inform and support the development of the zero emission HGV and coach infrastructure strategy which is due to be published in 2024. We have continued to strongly advocate to government that this infrastructure strategy receives adequate input from industry to make sure, when it is eventually rolled out, it is in the right places to serve the sector in the most efficient manner possible. Read more

 

Source: LOGISTICS UK