Industry bosses address challenges that lie ahead for the Humber
You can have your say on the future of the freight, and logistics strategy
The way freight and logistics are carried out across the Humber region and particularly at Immingham Docks are being looked into for the future.
Industry bosses are asking the public for their views on what they’d like to see happen.
It comes after the Humber was given freeport status meaning more investment and jobs along with plans to decarbonise the area can go ahead.
With Immingham being one of the busiest ports in the UK – bosses say it’s important to address the challenges that lie ahead.
Martin Tugwell is the chief executive for transport for the North, he said:
“The freight and logistics sector is vital in helping us all get the things we need to go about our daily lives. The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the UK leaving the EU brought this into sharp focus, so now is the perfect time for the North of England to set out a strategy on how we can best support and enable the movement of goods around our region.
Their The three key objectives underpinning the strategy are:
• The importance of accelerating delivery of the TfN Investment Programme interventions to support the the North's economy.
• The need to accelerate the move to zero carbon.
• The strategic policy positions needed to develop to deliver the strategy effectively.
Martin added:
“Our Freight & Logistics Strategy, which covers road, rail and waterway freight, reveals the data that drives the sector; identifies the options for decarbonising freight; and sets out the importance of the sector to enabling ambitious growth for businesses
“It’s an important piece of work, and we urge everyone to get involved in the consultation – not just those who work in the sector, but members of the general public and business community too. Getting goods to our homes and workplaces efficiently, reliably and in a sustainable way is only going to get more important in the coming years, so it’s essential we hear from many voices now to help set us on the right journey for our future needs.”
The virtual consultation room can be found at: https://tfn-freight.virtual-engage.com/. It contains all the information and feedback forms and everyone is encouraged to take a look and have their say by 31 January 2022.