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Report claims Olympic measures improve fleet operation in London
Date: 10 June 2013 | Author:
A package of measures put in place during the London 2012 Olympics could slash CO2 emissions, cut congestion and reduce fuel consumption if applied long-term, according to a new report from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
The number of lorries over 3.5t in the morning rush hour dropped by 15% during the games, with smarter working leading to more evening and overnight deliveries, which in turn cut fuel consumption by 3-6% and reduced driver hours by up to 20%.
The CILT found that "improved communications between local authorities, event managers, logistics operators and customers were a leading feature of the smooth operation of the London Games", and the measures haulage and supply companies put in place to manage deliveries out-of-hours "brought positive benefits for all road users".
"Levels of engagement achieved by key stakeholders to achieve these benefits should be maintained in the future," said the Maintaining Momentum: Summer 2012 Logistics Legacy Report, which also suggested the measures involved could be adopted by other cities to help reduce congestion and pollution.
"The lessons learnt by the logistics industry and highlighted in this report, including the beneficial effects of alternative urban solutions and the collaborative effort of the whole industry, have the power to change the future of logistics across the UK," said CILT?president and DHL European supply chain boss Graham Inglis.
