Logistics

The UK logistics sector is worth £74.45bn to the economy. It currently employs approximately 2.3 million people spanning some 196,000 companies.

Logistics companies fall into two groups, those that manage their own storage & distribution systems and those that manage them on behalf of other companies. Such organisations are referred to as Third Party Logistics - over 60% of UK freight is carried out in this way.

The industry has previously suffered from major skills shortages, in particular of LGV drivers. Our research has identified that recruitment of LGV drivers is not currently a major concern for employers.

Logistics currently suffers from a misguided perception that it is a poor industry in which to develop a successful career path. There are many career opportunities available at a variety of levels within logistics which is a message that needs communicating to potential employees.

See www.skillsforlogistics.org for more information

About Automotive

Today’s Motor Industry is a part of a huge global industry, employing some 580,000 individuals, in 67,000 businesses, the motor industry in the UK is one of today’s most dynamic sectors of employment and is worth more than £140 billon per year to the UK economy.

See www.mvra.com and www.motor.org.uk for further information