The document discusses the state of transport procurement in the UK logistics industry. It notes that transport is typically a high spend category that is driven more by operational needs than commercial considerations. While the industry has modernized in some ways with new technologies and practices, many transport procurement functions remain administratively heavy and lack strategic focus on costs. The document also provides data on the size and structure of the UK logistics market, including the major 3PL providers and trends regarding fleet sizes and vehicle types. It argues that transport procurement could be improved by taking a more commercial, strategic approach focused on understanding costs and benchmarking performance.