Joining Forces: Freight Quality Partnerships Paul Davison, Principal Consultant, Freight and Logistics

Importance of collaboration What is a Freight Quality Partnership? Agenda Importance of collaboration What is a Freight Quality Partnership? How do they operate? What can they achieve? FQPs September 18, 2018

Collaboration – what can it achieve? ‘One voice’ Address issues Identify opportunities Improve efficiency of the sector Share ideas/encourage innovation Raise the profile of the freight and logistics sector Enhance policy development FQPs September 18, 2018

Freight Quality Partnerships FQPs September 18, 2018

How are they organized? Local, regional or sub-regional scope Public sector often performs ‘secretariat’ role Voluntary Defined aims and objectives Regular meetings Tasks Communications FQPs September 18, 2018

Small part of a wider rolel/lack of resource Pitfalls Loss of momentum Funding issues Personnel Change Small part of a wider rolel/lack of resource Inter-FQP knowledge sharing Presentation Title September 18, 2018

Example Outputs Meetings Mapping Feasibility Studies Seminars Reports Best Practice Training Newsletters Presentation Title September 18, 2018

Case Study: North East Freight Partnership Established 2005 Regional Scope Lead by NECA, managed by AECOM Quarterly meetings Website &Social Media Rail Partner Group FQPs September 18, 2018

Case Study: North East Freight Partnership FORS Driver Training Cycle Safety Technology Trial HGV Parking Issue in Northumberland Cycle Logistics Input into TfN Freight and Logistics Strategy FQPs September 18, 2018

The nature of FQPs varies significantly Key points The nature of FQPs varies significantly FQPs have a history of encouraging collaboration Efficient urban deliveries Having a range of contributors is essential Tangible results key Collaboration is likely to grow in importance FQPs September 18, 2018

Thank You paul.davison@aecom.com