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RHA welcomes Sustainable Transport debate but warns of 'infrastructure gap'
The Road Haulage Association welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Government's debate following publication of "Towards a Sustainable Transport System" issued today.
"This gives us the opportunity to present the reality of road haulage as efficient, flexible, responsive and the main mode of goods transport for the future," said RHA Chief Executive Roger King.
"Too many believe otherwise but the truth is that, while not perfect, road hauliers have an excellent reputation for creating innovative services for their customers."
King cites the many palletised networks currently operational as an example of new thinking. "These have grown from nothing over the last twelve years as a way of maximising the efficiency of road transport," he said.
Just in time deliveries are another example of how road transport can minimise inventories in the supply chain, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of the manufacturing cycle.
Roger King continued: "We remain, however, concerned about the time gap indicated in the debate. Missing is the reference to the role transport has in establishing economic growth. We are extremely concerned that the UK's creaking infrastructure will jeopardise the continuation of this growth in the years ahead.
"We call it the infrastructure gap. We fully support the aims and objectives set out by Government, but remain concerned that time is not on our side. When the conclusions are eventually reached, we will be urging for their speedy implementation," he concluded.
