Freight and the UK Economy Media
RW Freight – 19 June 2017
Robots may tackle urban freight problem
A new report suggests that the use of robots for last mile deliveries could address the problems of urban freight distribution. The Independent Transport Commission’s (ITC) report on urban freight distribution in the UK considers the problem of more deliveries by vans in urban areas because of increasing demands of internet shopping and door-to-door deliveries, leading to congestion and air pollution. The report is based on innovations in urban freight practices in London, following the 2012 Olympic Games, which forced the transport and logistics sectors to rethink methods.
Lloyd’s Loading List – 16 June 2017
E-commerce growth: how can we meet the urban supply chain challenges ahead?
To explore potential solutions to these challenges, the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) has been looking at a series of innovative case studies that are helping to change the shape of urban freight distribution. The new report, ‘How can we improve urban freight distribution in the UK?’, focuses on three case studies, each designed to address a different set of policy challenges. The studies were all based in London, both as the largest UK urban area and the most advanced in terms of trials and initiatives, although the report argues that many of the concepts could be translated to other British cities.
Eltis – 16 June 2017
New report looks at solutions to UK urban freight challenges
A new report from the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) in the UK looks into how urban freight distribution in the country can be improved. The report examines examples of urban freight innovation through three case studies. These look at solving the challenge of the ‘last mile’ delivery, urban consolidation centres (UCCs), and the possible retiming of deliveries.
UK Haulier – 6 June 2017
Think Tank Report Tackles the “Free Delivery” Myth
With e-commerce growing at over 10% annually, a new report by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) – “How can we improve urban freight distribution in the UK? Challenges and solutions” – shines a light on ways to optimise efficiency in urban freight movements as well as reducing congestion and emissions. This new ITC report examines the scale of the growing urban logistics challenge in Britain, successful initiatives and the development of the necessary tools to drive efficient deliveries.
Lloyd’s Loading List, Stuart Todd – 2 June 2017
Think tank report tackles ‘free delivery myth’
With e-commerce growing at over 10% annually, a new report by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) – “How can we improve urban freight distribution in the UK? Challenges and solutions” – highlights ways to optimise efficiency in urban freight movements as well as reducing congestion and emissions. It examines “the successes to date and the obstacles to further progress” through three main case studies on: retiming deliveries with DHL, consolidation centres with the London Borough of Camden and the use of new technologies such as the Starship robots covering the ‘last mile’.
Freight in the City, Hayley Pink – 2 June 2017
Last-mile logistics report says ‘free delivery’ mentality must be stopped
A new report commissioned by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) has found that the general public’s belief that delivery is free is something to be challenged urgently if urban distribution is to remain viable. ITC director Matthew Niblett said: “People are waking up to the fact that freight produces a large and increasing portion of daily road miles, particularly during the peak hours. “With online retail delivery volumes increasing by 10% in 2016, we need individuals, businesses and public organisations to break out of the free delivery mindset.”
Handy Shipping Guide – 1 June 2017
So Do Autonomous Freight Trucks Mean More or Fewer Haulage Drivers on Our Roads?
Possible solutions to part of this conundrum and the problems faced in urban areas as the desire to ‘go to the shops’ falls away in favour of e-based commerce is covered in yet another report by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) on future challenges faced by UK freight as increasing numbers of consumers expect to receive home delivery of orders and how those expectations are going to have a negative influence on British cities without government decisions on how the nature of said cities is going to adapt to service those desires.
Commercial Fleet – 1 June 2017
Think tank report tackles the free delivery myth
Political will and collaboration is needed to drive greater efficiency in UK urban freight movements, suggests the Independent Transport Commission (ITC). The think tank has commissioned a report examining the scale of the growing urban logistics challenge in Britain, successful initiatives and the development of the necessary tools to drive efficient deliveries.
Supply Management, Andrew Allen – 1 June 2017
Innovative freight solutions need support
In a report the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) said LGVs, which mostly run on diesel, have come under increasing public focus due to their emission levels. Often noisier than private motor vehicles, LGVs can be a problem particularly at night when noise disturbance can interrupt sleep and contribute to health problems. The need to find new methods of urban freight propulsion is now a high priority, said the report. ITC identified a number of principles that policymakers should use when addressing urban freight policy challenges.
Transport Network, Chris Ames – 31 May 2017
Robots could help tackle growing urban freight problem
The Independent Transport Commission’s (ITC) report on urban freight distribution in the UK comes against a backdrop of growing deliveries from vans in urban areas due to the increasing demands of internet shopping and door-to-door deliveries, leading to greater congestion and air pollution.
Intelligent Transport Systems Review – 31 May 2017
Report encourages robotic deliveries
Automated delivery vehicles can offer huge benefits for urban freight distribution but take up of such technology is often held back by regulation, making it difficult to get new schemes off the ground, according to the Independent Transport Commission. In a report published this week the think tank calls on the new metro Mayors to help drive greater efficiency in UK urban freight movements. It examines the scale of the growing urban logistics challenge in Britain and points out that e-commerce is growing at over 10% a year.
The Loadstar, Gavin van Marle – 30 May 2017
New-style supply chains needed to cope with urban e-commerce boom
According to a new report from the UK-based Independent Transport Commission (ITC), the rapid growth in the number of vans and light goods vehicles (LGVs) in London has led to greater congestion and public concern about pollution – especially since they mostly run on diesel, which has come under increasing public focus due to its NOx and particulate emission levels.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – 30 May 2017
Think Tank report tackles the “Free Delivery” myth
This new ITC report examines the scale of the growing urban logistics challenge in Britain, successful initiatives and the development of the necessary tools to drive efficient deliveries. The report’s case studies focus on retiming, consolidation centres and the ‘last mile’ in London, although the lessons learnt are applicable to other UK urban areas where more than 80% of the population lives.
The Economic Voice – 30 May 2017
Think Tank Report Tackles the “Free Delivery” Myth
ITC claims political will and collaboration needed to drive greater efficiency in UK urban freight movements. With e-commerce growing at over 10% annually, a new report by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) – “How can we improve urban freight distribution in the UK? Challenges and solutions” – shines a light on ways to optimise efficiency in urban freight movements as well as reducing congestion and emissions. This new ITC report examines the scale of the growing urban logistics challenge in Britain, successful initiatives and the development of the necessary tools to drive efficient deliveries.
Post and Parcel – 30 May 2017
ITC report focuses on urban logistics challenge
A new report by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) has argued that more political will and collaboration are needed to drive greater efficiency in UK urban freight movements. The ITC report examines the scale of the growing urban logistics challenge in Britain, successful initiatives and the development of the necessary tools to drive efficient deliveries.
Van Fleet World, Natalie Middleton – 30 May 2017
New thinking vital to solving urban delivery challenges, report finds
Published by the Independent Transport Commission, the research sets out a number of case studies on retiming, consolidation centres and the ‘last mile’. The DHL case study on retiming deliveries shows how a two-month trial with a particular customer in London brought financial benefits, while halving the number of delivery vehicles required, reducing complaints from local residents and improving safety.
Allport Cargo Services – 23 July 2014
The UK government’s logistics knowledge has come under scrutiny following research released this week by the Independent Transport Commission. The report finds that whole areas of government have little understanding of the impact of the logistics industry on sectors regulated by their departments – and the consequence is a poorer economy.
Freight Business Journal – 15 July 2014
Study calls for probe into Britain’s empty boxes
The Independent Transport Commission (ITC) is calling for a possible case study to explore how the movement of empty containers in the UK can be reduced, in its interim report due to be launched on 16 July. Author Nick Gazzard, CEO of Incept Consulting says that possible subjects of investigation could include a study of containers in and out of Scotland to try to reduce the current shortage of container supplies to the Scottish whisky industry.
In Trade Magazine – No date
Independent Transport Commission launches UK freight analysis report
Today, the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) launched its interim report on ‘Freight and the UK Economy’, authored by Nick Gazzard, CEO, Incept Consulting. Against a backdrop of rapid changes in global connectivity patterns and rising costs of environmental legislation, the report identifies important ways by which the UK freight and logistics industry – an employer of over 2m people with an estimated annual revenue of £75bn – might improve its efficiency.
Lloyd’s Loading List, Will Waters – 17 July 2014
Port-centric logistics ‘needs new focus’
Perry Glading, chief operating officer for Forth Ports… commented: “Land costs in and around ports, mainly in the south east of the UK, are very much higher than those in the West Midlands. So the national port-centric push has to be modelled to match the need, which is drive by warehousing price and supply chain costs”… His comments were part of a wider analysis of the UK freight and logistics market published this week by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) in its interim report on ‘Freight and the UK Economy’.
The Load Star, Gavin van Marle – 23 July 2014
Collaboration is key to reducing empty container movements, says ITC report
Collaboration is urgently needed to reduce the almost 70 million miles a year that hauliers carry empty containers, those attending the launch of the Independent Transport Commission’s report into the freight industry heard last week.
The Load Star, Gavin van Marle – 21 July 2014
Silent running: the future for urban logistics as electric vehicles become key
The UK Independent Transport Commission has launched its first attempt to reach out to policymakers and help develop more business-friendly freight policies across Britain. Last week, the not-for-profit organisation released a report, Improving the Efficiency of Freight Movements: the Contribution to the UK Economic Growth.
The Load Star, Gavin van Marle – 15 July 2014
Government needs to know how freight and logistics works to support it, says ITC
Research released today by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) concludes that, the Department for Transport (DfT) notwithstanding, there are whole areas of government that have little understanding of the impact of the freight logistics industry on the sectors their departments regulate.