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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) 10%; Energy Efficiency (Transport) 5%; Not Energy Related 85%; |
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| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | SOCIAL SCIENCES (Business and Management Studies) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact AEA Technology Environment |
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| 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 | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , AEA Technology Environment |
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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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| Added to Database | 07/02/08 | |
