Logistics firms believe their businesses will grow between 10-15% over the next five years, thanks to the vote of confidence in electing a majority Conservative Government.

Kevin Buchanan

Ahead of the Government’s Emergency Budget, hauliers from up and down the country have made their voices heard in a new post-election poll commissioned by the leading UK and European palletised freight network, Pall-Ex.

However, half of all business owners questioned felt unable to comment on the abilities of the Transport Secretary, despite Patrick McLoughlin returning to the role for a second consecutive term.

Kevin Buchanan, group managing director at Pall-Ex, commented on the Transport Secretary’s appointment earlier this year, imploring the Conservatives to invest more, and be tougher on drivers from the continent avoiding road tax. In light of these opinions today, he said:

“It’s our members who are at the forefront of our service, as they deal with retailers and customers every day. If hauliers struggle with new policies initiated by this Conservative Government, the backbone of supply chains in all sectors will be at risk. The Government needs to listen to these concerns, and act accordingly.”

Hauliers also echoed the fears of the Pall-Ex MD by listing skills, training and fuel costs as their top three priorities affecting the industry. However, three quarters of firms are not concerned that a focus on HS2 would have a negative impact on investment in road networks and motorway infrastructure.

Pall-Ex operates internationally, with hubs in Spain, France, Italy and Romania. With ambition to lead the market not only in the UK, but also on the continent, where Pall-Ex is reshaping the European distribution landscape, Pall-Ex’s members are in two minds about whether the UK should continue to be a part of the European Union.

Kevin added: “In the upcoming budget, we would like to see the Government provide greater support for small and medium sized businesses, by encouraging access to long-term growth capital.

“We must also ensure that as a country we maintain our status as a flexible labour market, particularly if we stay within the EU.”

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