Evolution of Freight Consolidation Centres to serve Cities Nigel Symonds – Business Development Manager, London Borough of Camden & Owner, Green Lane Logistics

Topics Covered Introduction Example Models for Freight Consolidation Solution for North/Central London Successes Timeline Key Milestone Commercial Goals Who are we looking to attract? Evolution Additional Resources/Contact Details

A Freight Consolidation Scheme can support all these meaures…… Quiet Efficient Clean Safe

Example Models for Freight Consolidation B2B Supplier/Retailer goods using an out of town facility within reasonable distance of the area being served B2C Smaller consignments/ E commerce packages using a locally based ‘micro’ consolidation centre with small vans or cargo bikes

Solution for North & Central London

Successes RESULTS TO DATE First consolidation scheme of its kind amongst London Boroughs 165 participating suppliers 250 council buildings served, 9% of London’s area 46% reduction in vehicle trips 41%/51%/61% reduction in CO₂/NOx/PM emissions 800 less orders placed with one key Camden supplier with consolidation >30% increase in order value with the same supplier 30% of staff have noticed their own behaviour change Reduction in delivery frequency from 5days to 2/3 days has been accepted by staff POSITVE LEGACY A framework agreement specifically for freight consolidation services, to be ‘called-off’ by other public sector organisations in the UK Knowledge shared with stakeholders and interested parties Linkup with the University of Westminster allowing two MSc Supply Chain & Logistics students to complete their dissertation Influencing Framework Providers to introduce discounts for consolidated deliveries Keeping the conversation going regarding consolidation

Timeline 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Data Gathering, Concept trial, Business case, Behaviour change, Evaluation, Knowledge sharing Business Development, Framework Agreement in place, Data Gathering, Feasibility Study 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Market Research, Procurement Exercise Governance Approval, Procurement Exercise , Business as usual Breakeven point reached, Other Consolidation schemes established

Key Milestone Camden & Partners Long Term Freight Consolidation Partner is……………

Commercial Goals Long-term Short/Medium-term Grow the volume and revenue by attracting new paying users Achieve a self-sustaining commercial model Long-term Short/Medium-term

Who are we looking to attract?

Evolution From To Mostly London includes construction, House of Parliament, airports, NHS, micro consolidation & Bristol & Banes National Coverage including other parts of London, UK cities & rail to road consolidation

Additional Resources/ Contact Details Mayor’s Air Quality Fund:- https://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/environment/clearing-londons-air/mayors-air-quality-fund-maqf “LaMilo” Video & Knowledge Hub:- www.lamiloproject.eu TFL Case Study https://tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/lbbc-case-study.pdf Contact:- nigel@greenlanelogistics.co.uk, 07967 506614 www.greenlanelogistics.co.uk Nigel.symonds@camden.gov.uk, 0207 9742139