Freight Systems: Broadmead Freight Consolidation Scheme
Posted in Models, RDAG by Kate Archdeacon on November 24th, 2008
This information is part of research into case studies provided by Liz Boulton, Logistick, at the recent Sustainable Freight Seminar.
A successful pilot program has led to value-added service and efficiency measures, improving a freight-delivery system that already saves around 20,00km of vehicle travel.
The urban freight consolidation centre for Bristol currently serves 51 retailers in the Broadmead shopping which is in the city centre. Initially set up for a trial period of eight months in May 2004, the consolidation scheme has helped to reduce congestion and associated emissions in one of the UK’s busiest cities. The consolidation centre streamlines and reduces the number of delivery vehicles travelling into Broadmead; at the same time it provides an improved delivery service to retailers.
Now S.T.A.R.T. are looking to develop value-added services to retailers. These include remote stock warehousing and pre-retailing, as well as reverse flows of packaging/waste for recycling/disposal to improve vehicle utilisation. In addition, there is the possibility of increasing the geographical coverage of the scheme and integrating it with new retail development.
These initiatives will support a move to a sustainable business model where contributions are made in line with the triple-bottom line benefits derived from the scheme.
Further information on the scheme can be found here
