Key Sectors

Logistics

Perfectly located for the efficient movement of goods throughout the UK and beyond whether by road, rail and sea.

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Logistics
For more information contact Victoria Clark

For more information contact Victoria Clark

A rapidly growing sector

With millions of customers right on the doorstep, 87% of the UK population reachable within a 4 to 5-hour drive time, specialist supply chain skills, low operating costs, a plentiful supply of land for commercial development and a readily available workforce, Doncaster is building an enviable reputation as a world-class logistics hub.

The rapidly growing logistics sector has an economic output nearing £1 billion. It employs 35,000 people in the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and is continuing to expand at a fast pace, creating hundreds of additional jobs every year.

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A rapidly growing sector

A reliable workforce is on hand in Doncaster

Having a workforce with relevant skills in operations, customer service and effective supply chain management is vital to reducing operational costs, delivering outstanding customer satisfaction and gaining competitive advantage.

Degree level courses in logistics and supply chain management are available at several local universities and colleges creating a pool of qualified and available logisticians.

Last updated: 27 March 2025, 10:12