London Manifesto: Delivering London

London and the UK economy depend on freight. As the leading financial centre in the world, it relies on fast and efficient logistics to deliver documents and supplies, keeping the city thriving 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Theatres, restaurants, sporting venues and tourist attractions need a constant supply of goods and services to meet the demands of their customers. But just as important are the needs of over 7.5 million people who live and work in the capital and the projected 800,000 more who are set to swell London’s population in the next 10 years.This will bring an increased demand for freight goods, but also put greater strain on our transport infrastructure - affecting business and domestic transport. FTA and Transport for London (TfL) are working together through the London Freight Plan to meet the challenges that will emerge.

Action needs to be taken to secure the long-term sustainability of London and, by extension, of the UK as a whole. If London is to remain competitive and attractive to the rest of the world, action needs to be taken - now.