London Logistics Plan 2026: Progress Update

The Mayor of London is preparing a framework to futureproof London’s long-term logistics needs, to support housing growth, improve productivity and deliver good growth, including how the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Transport for London (TfL) will support this sector.

The London Growth Plan already sets out a clear vision for how our city’s economy will thrive in the years to come and deliver on ambitious targets to build the homes that Londoners need.

A world class, robust and resilient logistics sector is needed to support the industries that will deliver this vision, deliver growth and housing and support decarbonisation in the face of climate change.

With the publication of the Growth Plan, work is now underway across private and public sectors to understand the long-term logistics needs of London’s economy and identify opportunities for innovation. Areas of focus include productivity improvement and emissions reduction through cutting-edge technology to support London’s target to be net zero by 2030, ensure associated pressures from growth are managed sustainably, and underpin planning policy in London and TfL’s work related to the sector.

Noting the specific focus of the Logistics Plan on productivity and growth, the Logistics Plan will not replace the 2019 Freight and Servicing Action Plan but will complement it.

Please see the Logistics Plan web page here:

London Logistics Plan 2026: progress update | London City Hall

The draft objectives of the Logistics Plan are as follows:

Productivity – To improve the efficiency and reliability of London’s logistics system by optimising freight networks, improving kerbside loading and delivery space management, capturing the benefits of new technology, data tools, and innovative operational practices.
Inclusion – To reduce work‑related road risk for delivery drivers and riders, and support fair, safe, and improved working conditions across the logistics workforce.
Green growth – To enable faster uptake of zero emission vehicles (ZEV) within the sector, and support a transition to alternative, more sustainable, logistics modes, including rail, water, cargo bike and deliveries on foot.
A global capital – To strengthen London’s position as a world‑leading logistics hub by supporting continued investment, innovation, and sector development, contributing to national productivity and export growth.

The Logistics Plan will develop these objectives further and include a suite of key performance indicators (KPIs) to allow monitoring progress against these objectives.

Logistics is an enabler of growth, and London is ready to grow. A strong and sustainable logistics sector will be a vital enabler of this growth and the delivery of world-class infrastructure for Londoners. By developing the Logistics Plan, the GLA and TfL will affirm their support for the sector, to enable housing growth, improve productivity and deliver good growth.

Over the coming months, the GLA and TfL will continue to work on the delivery of the Logistics Plan, working first to complete the engagement and issue definition, followed by proposal development and testing. It is expected that the publication date will be in late 2026.

Cross River Partnership looks forward to supporting the development of the Plan, including feeding into findings from its 2025 London Freight Flows Study undertaken with Steer consultants: https://crossriverpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CRP-London-Freight-Flows-Study-Executive-Summary.pdf