The UK logistics sector generates £170 billion for the UK economy, employs over 8% of the nation’s workforce and is a key enabler in the government achieving its growth agenda, according to The Logistics Report 2025.
The business group launched the report at the QEII Conference Centre in London and also called for recognition from the government of the strategic role the sector plays in the wealth of the nation.
Speaking at the launch of The Logistics Report 2025, Logistics UK president Phil Roe said, “The Logistics Report shows how much the sector contributes and there needs to be a step change in how logistics is understood, supported and prioritised in national policy making. Key to this is recognition of logistics as a foundational sector in the Industrial Strategy, underpinning, as it does, all industry.”
He outlines how the report reveals recruitment is still a challenge for the sector: “Logistics businesses continue to face difficulties recruiting people with the right skills to fill key roles, we need a continuous training pipeline to ensure we have an appropriately trained workforce.
“It is logistics companies that will ultimately be moving goods to and from our trading partners and an efficient logistics network means faster delivery, lower costs, and increased competitiveness for businesses across every sector.”
