Vision 2035 outlines great scale of logistics challenge

The purpose of the Vision 2035 series is to look to the future and visualise how transport and logistics in Britain would develop, taking account of demographic changes, population growth, technological developments and social and political change.

The Institute’s first report, Vision 2035, was published in September 2011. The series is an ongoing project and is a starting point for continuing work on likely future changes and the development of more detailed ideas on how best to meet the likely demands on logistics and the transport system.

Key findings include:
• Projected 33% increase in road travel, 84% in rail freight and 180% in sea freight.
• Energy demand will increase by 30-40% by 2030.
• High probability of change in climate.
• Steady trend of economic growth and rising population.
• Aviation growth identified as a key component to the economy.
• Average number of trips per person is falling.
• By 2035 an extra 10 million people will be resident in the UK.

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