TT Club applauds UK freight crime push

The House of Commons debate underscored the severe economic and public safety implications of freight crime, which poses a growing threat to the UK’s economy. 

“We very much welcomed the airing of this issue at a legislative level. Discussions on organised and opportunistic theft, lack of secure overnight parking and driver safety, which impacts female recruitment, highlighted the need for urgent action,” said Mike Yarwood, managing director of Loss Prevention at TT Club.

Significant challenge

Freight crime poses a significant challenge to the UK’s £13.5 billion road haulage industry, which moves 89% of goods and contributes 5.6% of GDP.

Rachel Taylor MP, who led the debate, stressed the critical role of addressing freight crime in achieving the Government’s economic goals.

The parliamentary discussion also drew attention to the chronic underfunding of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS).

Currently, its freight crime investigation team operates with just one full-time police officer, a part-time analyst, and limited administrative support.

TT Club is actively supporting the fight against freight crime through initiatives like the HGV Parking Capacity and Standards Task and Finish group.

Mr Yarwood leads efforts to improve lorry parking security and is preparing a detailed report advising the government on practical solutions to strengthen port security and reduce freight crime incidents.

It’s work which aims to foster industry-government partnerships to protect the logistics sector and the broader economy.