Politicians must commit to UK supply chain, says FTA

Wednesday, 03 March 2010

THE FREIGHT Transport Association (FTA) has set out a manifesto calling for politicians to make five key commitments to secure a safer, greener and more prosperous future for the UK supply chain.

For the FTA, Jo Tanner said: “Too readily politicians will treat logistics as little more than a cash cow, and fail to tap into the huge potential to save money, drive environmental efficiency and improve road safety.

“If politicians can engage with the commitments, as laid out by FTA, then we will all reap some real benefits.”

The commitments include: Investment in infrastructure, working together on carbon solutions, amending the Highway Code, respecting commercial vehicles and tackling truck crime.

Tanner added: “As we limp out of recession, it is more important than ever that the logistics sector is given political support at the highest level to not only improve how it runs, but also how it can profit the whole of society.

“We all want safer roads, greener business practices and a more efficient supply chain; it is time the powers that be started to listen more closely to the logistics sector.”