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Reference Number
GPCS 2101
Title
Reducing the environmental impact of distribution - Transco National Logistics
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Energy Efficiency (Residential and commercial)
Energy Efficiency (Transport)
Not Energy Related
Research Types
Applied Research and Development
Science and Technology Fields
SOCIAL SCIENCES (Business and Management Studies)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
AEA Technology Environment
AEA Technology Environment
Award Type
Standard
Funding Source
DfT
Start Date
01 November 2002
End Date
09 June 2003
Duration
7 months
Total Grant Value
£12,000
Industrial Sectors
Transport
Region
South East
Programme
DfT Freight logistics
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Objectives
Transco's National Logistics team identified that the environmental performance of their transport operation could be improved and also give related cost savings. The team had a number of ideas on how to make these changes. With the full support of management, they decided to embark upon three projects: 1. Introduction of alternative fuel vehicles 2. Introduction of step frame trailers 3. Optimising vehicle routing
Abstract
A Case Study describing how Transco National Logistics achieved: Cost savings of 113,000 a year Fleet mileage reduced by 66,000 miles a year 123 tonnes of CO2 saved a year
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