Delivering to London Is Tougher Than Ever – Swannells – Warehousing Cambridgeshire

96% of transport operators, when asked by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) say that delivering in London is harder than it was five years ago – with congestion, restricted delivery times and the number of compliance schemes among the reasons given.

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A survey conducted by the FTA in partnership with Road Transport Media (RTM) asked a number operators about their experiences in the city and question them on issues including penalty charges, vulnerable road users and the London Lorry Control Scheme. The majority of those who took part said increased traffic had become the biggest problem.

RTM Group Managing Editor, Christopher Walton, had this to say: “Congestion is overwhelmingly the number one factor when it comes to the challenges of delivering in London, with vulnerable road users and too many compliance schemes both very close in second place.”

RTM’s Freight in the City Expo on 2 November, will look into how delivering in London can be cleaner, quieter and safer. Alternative fuels, consolidation, cycle safety, air quality, consolidation and quiet deliveries are all on the agenda. There will also be a variety of different people from the industry making speeches, including Natalie Chapman, FTA’s Head of Policy for London.

Swannells - Warehousing Cambridgeshire

Swannells – Warehousing Cambridgeshire

Ms Chapman said: “Delivering in an ever-growing city is a huge challenge but HGVs remain the most effective way of getting goods in and out so it’s vital to ensure this is done safely, cost-effectively and with consideration for the environment.

“FTA believes there are many improvements that can be made without compromising the efficiency of transport operations, such as reforming night-time delivery restrictions, avoiding lorry bans and increasing enforcement of existing HGV legislation.”

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