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Birmingham investigates consolidation centre

6th December 2007
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A research project will attempt to establish whether an 'urban freight consolidation centre could ease congestion in Birmingham by taking truck traffic out of the city centre. David Harris reports.

BIRMINGHAM IS the latest UK city to consider using consolidation centres to cut the number of trucks on its streets.

The city council is to launch a study into the use of consolidation centres to reduce the number of deliveries to shopping centres; a report is due to be published in the spring.

Councillor Len Gregory, Birmingham's cabinet member for transportation and street services, says: "Studies elsewhere in the UK have shown that there can be many benefits to be gained by the introduction of UFCCs [urban freight consolidation centres], including less noise and air pollution and congestion, and fewer accidents."

Researchers will contact retailers and businesses in the city and ask them to complete a questionnaire about their current delivery arrangements; they will also have the opportunity to give any comments they may have.

A council spokeswoman adds that the study will also look at other UK cities which have introduced consolidation centres, including Bristol and Norwich.

Southampton is also considering a consolidation centre — it is looking at a scheme suggested by local haulier Meachers Transport. 'This involves basing the centre at Meachers' base on Mauretania Road and seeking funding from the European Union, which is keen to encourage consolidation centres because of their environmental benefits.

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