The UK logistics sector13 Mar 2020 13:21
192,525 logistics enterprises in the UK of which
nearly all (192,000) are SMEs
2.7 million employees in the wider logistics industry
£942.5 billion turnover
£124 billion Gross Value Add (aGVA) contribution to the
UK economy which is 10 per cent of the contribution to
the UK non-financial business economy
The UK logistics industry is the backbone of the UK
economy, performing a vital role, not just in moving
goods to and from hubs and ports, but also in supporting
industries such as construction, manufacturing and services.
Furthermore, the wider logistics sector employs 2.7 million2
people and contributes £124bn to the UK economy3
.