London Freight Plan aims to improve capital deliveries
Date: 10 January 2008
Transport for London (TfL) has launched the London Freight Plan, which is designed to help improve deliveries made by logistics companies in the capital.
It includes enhancing the use of the river Thames for freight transportation, as well as initiatives to encourage deliveries of loads at off-peak times in order to cut congestion.
It will also help owner operators to comply with delivery regulations, and to reduce costs and invest in low carbon vehicles and operating practices.
London Mayor Ken Livingstone said: "We need to improve the efficiency of the freight sector while also reducing the environmental and social impacts of freight transport on London, particularly our contribution to climate change.
"Achieving sustainable freight distribution in London will make a real and positive contribution to improving the lives of those who live, work and visit London."
Kevin Pritchett of the Greater London Freight Council added: "This plan helps London address the challenges it faces in ensuring the efficient, safe, timely and sustainable movement of goods and materials across the city, helping to minimise impact on the environment."
The plan has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association, which represents owner operators and other road haulage companies.
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