Leading on Logistics

In this episode of Leading on Logistics, host Mike Young is joined by Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy at Logistics UK, and Antonella Teodoro, Senior Consultant – Maritime Transport and Trade at MDS Transmodal, to unpack one of the year’s biggest global stories: tariffs and trade. From Trump’s 90-day tariff pause to rising service fees on Chinese-built vessels, the episode explores how geopolitical decisions are reshaping supply chains, what it means for UK businesses, and whether we’re edging towards a global recession. A must-listen for anyone navigating the uncertain world of international trade.

In this episode, host Mike Young explores key insights from the UK Logistics Sector Mergers & Acquisitions Index 2025. David Wells, CEO of Logistics UK, sets the scene with his perspective on the major trends shaping the sector. Mike then speaks with Philip Bird, Partner at RPG Crouch Chapman LLP, and Andy Fitt, Associate at Logistics UK, to discuss the state of M&A activity, the challenges of rising labour costs and decarbonisation, shifting investment trends, and what lies ahead for the sector in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Mike Young is joined by The President of Logistics UK, Phil Roe, and Bethany Windsor, Logistics UK's new Head of Skills Policy to discuss the new generation of logistics, and what companies, trade associations, sponsors and Government departments can do to showcase careers in the sector.

We are joined by Dr Sharon Ryan, Research Director at RepGraph, and Sarah Watkins, Deputy Director of Policy Information at Logistics UK to delve into the Logistics Report 2024. We look at the trends shaping the sector over the last twelve months, including challenges that those moving goods are facing. 

As the general election looms, we look at what the logistics sector wants and needs from the politicians, whoever leads at the polls. We are joined by Ben Garrett, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at Logistics UK and Adam Payne, Political Editor at Politics Home.

Merger and acquisition activity is frequently seen as a measure of business confidence in the logistics sector. In this illuminating podcast, David Wells OBE, Chief Executive at Logistics UK and Philip Bird, Partner at RPG Crouch Chapman LLP shine a light on many of the challenges and opportunities coming down the track for the industry, referencing a number of the salient - and surprising - points that have come out of our recently published Mergers & Acquisitions Insight Report.