On 15th January, Peninsula Transport and Western Gateway sub-national transport bodies (STBs) met with freight and logistics operators at a forum hosted by Logistics UK. The discussions provided invaluable on-the-ground insights into the daily challenges of moving goods, helping shape STB strategies that deliver real benefits to the industry.
Key Takeaways:
- Commercial decisions are made on fine margins, making it vital for projects like the Backloading Trial pilot to balance economic realities with decarbonisation goals.
- Collaboration with industry is essential to champion initiatives that drive both growth and sustainability while demonstrating their value to government.
Both STBs are committed to staying connected with the sector to tackle challenges and explore opportunities. We’re excited to share further updates at the South West Freight Forum on 6th February—get in touch to be added to the invite list!
We’re also pleased to announce that we will be presenting on our freight work and Backloading Trial pilot at the STB Conference in March. Sign up for the event here: Interchange UK — Connected | Transport | Infrastructure
Let’s keep the conversation going and continue driving innovation in freight and logistics!