Freight
- Publication no: AP-R520-16
- ISBN: 978-1-925451-14-6
- Published: 17 May 2016
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This report examines successful examples of off-peak freight movement around the world and identifies obstacles which are limiting the uptake of off-peak delivery in Australia.
The project examined international and local experiences in re-timing deliveries, the obstacles to changing freight movement to off-peak hours, and potential ways to overcome these obstacles. The project was conducted in three phases and involved an international literature review and discussions with more than 60 people across 40 organisations including international experts, Australian retailers and jurisdictions.
The report recommends a number of steps which can be taken to both prepare and encourage change in urban freight deliveries. These include working together in a partnership approach, having discussions around the use of new technology to assist in off-peak deliveries, and demonstrating benefits from trials.
- Summary
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Objectives
- 1.2. Report Structure
- 1.3. Phasing
- 1.4. Terminology
- 2. Freight Strategies in Australia in Recent Years
- 3. How Have Urban Freight Deliveries Changed?
- 3.1. Global Trends
- 3.2. Examples of Policy Initiatives for Urban Freight Deliveries
- 4. Case Studies
- 4.1. International Initiatives to Support Off-peak Freight Movement
- 4.2. Australian Examples of Freight Movement Initiatives
- 4.3. Summary of Urban Freight Strategies and Applicability to Australia
- 5. Working Together to Create Sustainable Outcomes
- 5.1. Freight Partnerships and Collaboration are Essential
- 5.2. Freight Quality Partnerships (FQPs)
- 6. Quiet Delivery Practices
- 6.1. Right Place, Right Time, Right Way, Right Equipment
- 7. Stakeholder Relationships Provide Valuable Insight
- 7.1. Woolworths
- 7.2. Coles
- 7.3. ALDI
- 7.4. IKEA
- 7.5. Workshops and Discussions with Local Government
- 7.6. Teleconference with Transport for London on Re-timing Deliveries
- 8. Working with Local Government
- 8.1. Transport Planning and Local Laws
- 9. Obstacles and Benefits to Implementing Extended Delivery Hours
- 9.1. Obstacles to Off-peak Deliveries
- 9.2. Potential Benefits of Off-peak Deliveries
- 10. Trials and Process to Implementation
- 10.1. Supply Chains are Complex and Each Situation is Different
- 10.2. Implementing Trials
- 11. Recommendations
- 12. Further Work to Improve Urban Freight in Victoria
- References
- Appendix A Best Urban Freight Solutions in Europe (BESTUFS)
- Appendix B Recommendations for Stakeholder Engagement
- Appendix C Freight Demand Management
- Appendix D Re-timing and Out-of-hours Deliveries – Case Studies in London
- Appendix E Lamilo: Last Mile Logistics – Case Studies
- Acronyms
- Glossary