The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has expressed gratitude at the news that the government has postponed plans to increase fuel duty by two pence per litre from October.
"This is a positive message to freight forwarders whose services are so highly dependent on fuel, and play such an important role in the UK economy and international trade," said Bifa director general Peter Quantrill.
"Our members are facing fuel prices at record levels, as well as steep rises in other costs. Foreign hauliers are offering cross border services with cheaper fuel purchased abroad.
"Whilst we welcome the news of the postponement, we will continue to urge the government to take the next step and cancel it, as well as introduce an essential user rebate," he said.
Mr Qantrill said the decision was a demonstration of support from government to businesses with the tightest of margins and puts the industry in a better position to compete with foreign competition.
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