Stronger, smarter, faster: How logistics is unlocking new opportunities for growth
As the UK focuses on economic recovery and long-term resilience, the logistics sector has an opportunity to drive innovation and investment.
Powered by digitisation and changing consumer expectations, modern warehouses are no longer just storage units, but high-tech hubs designed to drive efficiency and increase productivity.
Against this backdrop, global industrial property and digital infrastructure specialist, Goodman, has released its latest report exploring the evolving logistics landscape and uncovers the growth opportunities for customers looking to invest.
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A catalyst for growth
Logistics is more than a support function. Generating £185 billion in GVA and supporting 2.7 million UK jobs, the sector is rapidly becoming a source of competitive advantage. From advanced manufacturing and life sciences to green energy and aerospace, businesses that invest in intelligent, sustainable logistics solutions are better positioned to boost productivity, build resilience, and respond to shifting market demands.
“Logistics is not a background operation – it is a driver of growth and a barometer of economic efficiency. When logistics thrives, the economy thrives.” Phil Roe, President of Logistics UK
Strategically located infrastructure and increasingly sophisticated facilities are helping businesses to meet rising service and delivery expectations. When combined with advances in automation, robotics, and AI, smart warehouses don’t just streamline operations, they have the potential to unlock efficiency, generate cost savings, and deliver long-term value.
Regional resilience
The report also highlights how regional logistics hubs are becoming critical drivers of regional growth, showcasing Kent as a standout location for investment. With high-speed rail, major port access, and plans to expand air freight capacity, the region is a prime logistics hotspot. Industrial space remains in high demand, driving rental yields and investment returns.
Supply chain resilience is also becoming non-negotiable. Whether it’s reshoring operations to counter global disruptions or building greener supply chains, logistics leaders are investing in ways to futureproof their infrastructure.
What’s next?
The logistics sector has never been more central to the UK’s economic agenda. With digital transformation accelerating, reshoring on the rise, and sustainability in the spotlight, the opportunities for customers looking to invest are clear. However, unlocking this potential means embracing a new era of smart, scalable, and sustainable logistics.
Ready to dive deeper? Scan the QR code to read the full report, including regional insights, market forecasts, and expert commentary.
What we do
As a global provider of essential infrastructure for the digital economy, at Goodman, we own, develop and manage modern, high quality industrial and logistics space.
We understand having sustainable warehouses located close to consumers is key to optimising supply chain efficiency and being able to deliver goods to consumers when and where they want them.
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