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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. Solution for North & Central London

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. Who are we looking to attract?

11. 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

12. Additional Resources/ Contact Details
Mayor’s Air Quality Fund:-
“LaMilo” Video & Knowledge Hub:-
TFL Case Study
Contact: