Joined-up thinking

The introduction of consolidated inbound deliveries to the established shopping centre at Broadmead, Bristol is examined. The EU funded experiment is being undertaken by Exel with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of lorry traffic, cutting vehicle miles and improving delivery services to retailers. Using a retailer warehouse of only 600 sq m, and a single 7.5 ton lorry, reductions of some 51% in vehicle trips with regular timed deliveries for a range of retailers have resulted. Although only funded for 8 months, the experiment in consolidated deliveries is considered of benefit to the retailer in getting predictable, regular deliveries and some level of control over supply as well as health and safety benefits.

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• Authors:
  • CLARK, T
• Publication Date: 2004-9-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 16-7
• Serial:
  • MOTOR TRANSPORT
  • Publisher: Reed Business Information, Limited
  • ISSN: 0027-206X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Delivery service; Environmental impact analysis; Environmental protection; Freight transportation; Shopping centers; Trucks
• ITRD Terms: 284: Delivery; 2444: Environment protection; 1112: Freight transport; 2436: Impact study (environment); 1236: Lorry; 320: Shopping centre
• Subject Areas: Environment; Freight Transportation; Motor Carriers; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01012896
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Dec 21 2005 3:09PM