News / 'Good news' from Whitehall generates anger in logistics sector, yet again

© Lenise Calleja

Two UK government pledges this week, purportedly in support of logistics, have left the industry both surprised and disappointed.

While there was some cheer for beleaguered hauliers, as Whitehall announced it had frozen increases on fuel duty again, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) argued that it was a missed opportunity.

“A 10p per litre cut would increase economic activity by nearly 1% in just one year, creating over a quarter of a million jobs,” said head of policy Christopher Snelling.

“And even just a 3p ...