Freight & Logistics

Freight and Logistics

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Freight & Logistics

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The Middle East faces many challenges in today’s market. As major cities expand and populations double, the demand for infrastructure increases. Within Freight and Logistics, the challenge lies in the rapid growth and congestion around central ports, cities and major connecting roads. It is becoming increasingly important that the overall design for the operation of cities, areas and individual buildings are efficient and sustainable.

This need has resulted in cities, planning authorities, and transport and environment departments requiring freight strategies and solutions that ensure goods, people and services end up at the right place at the right time.

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+ FREIGHT SAFETY, QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMES

− Analyse major estates and construction sites for safety management and logistics planning

− Specialise in designing Delivery and Servicing Plans (DSP)

− Construction Logistics Plans (CLPs) that ensure efficient, effective and safe management of deliveries, reducing fuel costs, CO2 emissions, congestion and accidents

+ FREIGHT & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT TOOLS

− Create functional web based calculation tools - fuel efficiency and carbon calculations

− Business case analysis tool − Fleet operations recognition

tools — in London we spearheaded the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) where truck and van operators are accredited to bronze, silver and gold safety standards

+ GREEN LOGISTICS

− Manage and deliver sustainability programmes

− Carbon management, providing strategic direction, weightlifting opportunities and delivering technical expertise

− Sustainability plans to reduce air and noise pollution

− Advise on electric and hybrid electric vehicles and emerging technologies

+ FREIGHT & LOGISTICS RESEARCH AND POLICY ADVISEMENT

− Governance framework to enhance logistics industries

− Stakeholder engagement with technical advice, action planning, design & publishing, and event management

− Direct experience of managing freight and supply chain operations giving a unique insight into the freight sector

− Access to an unparalleled range of industry contacts

− Insight into what is less successful in influencing change

+ FREIGHT & LOGISTICS MASTERPLANNING

− Design economic development zones

− Design of mixed use developments − Traffic management and local access

strategies for freight − Sustainable freight solutions e.g.

consolidation and centralization − Understanding the drivers of

freight demand − Parking strategies

+ MULTI-MODAL INTEGRATION

− Road, rail, water and air demand forecasting

− Risk assessment and management − Freight & logistics terminal design − Process − Assessing freight facilities i.e.

ports, air cargo villages, freezone services e.g. routing plans, modelling, restrictions, gradients, auto tracking, process improvements

Our solutionsOur clients come to us for a wide range of solutions including:

Freight & Logistics

Our approach

SPECIALIST

Whether it is developing planning policies, designing masterplans, meeting freight demands and providing solutions, the AECOM Freight and Logistics team in the Middle East provides expertise covering all aspects of freight transport. Through our work for a wide range of public and private sector clients, we offer balanced and tailored solutions to local, regional, national and international issues.

CONNECTED

We are connected to a wider community of experts across AECOM’s global business. Our clients get access to a team of advisors who understand the local requirements and fundamental drivers of development in the region. Our wider community of international experts have experience in delivering transportation solutions for clients on every continent.

VERSATILE

Companies and governmental bodies are valuing logistics and distribution as dynamic areas of their operations. With the skills to provide complete freight operations to facility management, we are focused on implementing sustainable solutions involving consolidation, use of low emission vehicle technology, alternative modes of transport, planning, training and implementation of governmental policies and efficiency.

“We develop effective policy, regulation and strategy that allows freight and logistics industries to prosper”

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The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 predicts that there will be a total economic growth of 250% between 2010 and 2030. In response, the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DOT) introduced the Multi-modal Freight Master Plan 2030 (FMP). Created by AECOM, the plan aims to ensure the support of the freight industry of the economy and community of Abu Dhabi. The plan is providing infrastructure, support services and effective regulations in order to reduce negative consequences, such as truck accidents and congestion in Abu Dhabi.

In order to determine the nature of the freight industry in Abu Dhabi and research the International Best Practice to determine where lessons could be learned, our Freight team carried out a broad data collection scheme. We also provided extensive modelling to demonstrate how freight will grow in Abu Dhabi in the years to come. As part of the program we also proposed improvements to the DoT’s existing enhanced Strategic Transportation Evaluation and Assessment Model (STEAM).

Abu Dhabi DoT Freight Masterplan Study

SERVICES

+ MULTI-MODAL MODELLING

+ RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLANNING

+ ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS CASE DEVELOPMENT

+ OPERATIONAL AND FREIGHT STUDIES

+ LARGE-SCALE DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

VALUE ADDED

+ CREATED INTEGRATED PACKAGE OF ROAD, RAIL, AIR TRANSPORT INTERVENTIONS

+ CARRIED OUT COMPREHENSIVE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME TO RAISE AWARENESS

+ DEVELOPED COMPLEMENTARY POLICY AND STRATEGY

+ FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE PLANNING

INNOVATION

+ LONG TERM FRAMEWORK PLAN TO INNOVATION FREIGHT FOR 2030 PLANNING

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ADLAP was developed with the idea of unlocking the potential of the transport and logistics sector and recognizing the economic and social contribution that it can add to the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. The plan involved progressing the development policy and regulation through research, analysis and stakeholder engagement.

This method allowed the client to benefit from the wider relationship among different sectors and raised a significant amount of support and awareness. As a result of this project, data was collected regarding truck parking capacity and the development of guidance documents and supporting material covering topics such as driver fatigue and vehicle maintenance.

Abu Dhabi Logistic Action Plan (ADLAP)

SERVICES

+ LOGISTICS DATA COLLECTION

+ STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT OF BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC INDUSTRY

+ FREIGHT FUTURES — NEW TECHNOLOGIES

VALUE ADDED

+ BUILT VAST STAKEHOLDER NETWORK

+ CRUCIAL BUY IN FROM PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ENTITIES

+ CONSULTATION PROCESS TO AGREE FUTURE-PROOF PLANS

INNOVATION

+ CREATED REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR TRUCK WEIGHTS LIMIT

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We have been involved with the provision of optimally located truck stops that ensure that truck drivers are able to adhere to driving hour policies. The Abu Dhabi Parking Strategy was created to identify problems associated with the lack of truck parking and to make recommendations for a future policy based on these findings.

These policies include: − Driver hour rule − Truck parking policy − Enforcement policy − Rest area facilities − Design of truck stop areas − Security and safety standard − Welfare facilities

In addition, the study found underlying factors that need to be incorporated within the recommendations such as ensuring the comfort and cultural requirements of truck parking areas such as mosque facilities.

Abu Dhabi Truck Parking Strategy

SERVICES

+ GLOBAL RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICE

+ DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

+ FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS ADVICE

+ POLICIES AND GOVERNANCE

VALUE ADDED

+ COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR TRUCK PARKING

+ TRUCK PARKING SECURITY AND SAFETY

+ ASSOCIATED COSTS AND OPERATIONAL MODEL

INNOVATION

+ IDENTIFIED TRUCK PARKING TYPES, INCLUDING FACILITIES AND REVIEW OF ENFORCEMENT POLICY

Freight & Logistics

The first of three economic zones to be delivered by the government of Qatar, Qatar Economic Zone 1 (QEZ-1) covered approximately 396.7 hectares. Comprising light industrial and warehousing business operations, the zone will also contain residential, commercial, retail and community facility activities.

AECOM provided masterplanning, engineering, environmental, transport planning and cost consultancy services to bring the client’s vision to life. The freight team provided advice regarding warehousing and logistics flow for the new development which is strategically located to Hamad Airport.

Our team of experts provided advice regarding the flows and processes required for bonded warehousing and goods, typical warehousing provisions, and delivery service planning and zoning. We also provided local stakeholders with advice concerning their logistics and warehousing needs.

Qatar Economic Zone 1

SERVICES

+ LOGISTICS DESIGN ADVICE

+ FREIGHT PROCESS FLOWS

+ ZONING DELIVERY PLANS

+ WAREHOUSE SPECIALTY DESIGN

VALUE ADDED

+ INTEGRATED APPROACH TO OVERALL DESIGN PROCESS

+ CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH DESIGN TEAM

+ EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE LOGISTICS DESIGN ADVISE

INNOVATION

+ DEVELOPMENT OF SMART WAREHOUSE TECHNOLOGIES

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As one of the main healthcare providers for the State of Qatar, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) delivers at least 80% of secondary and tertiary care to the population of Qatar with a network of eight hospitals, a national ambulance service and home healthcare services.

AECOM was appointed to provide consultancy services for the provision of Robotic and Integrated Logistics Systems (RAILS) within the Doha HMC campus and their offsite locations around Qatar. Our team of experts devised a comprehensive and detailed brief and functional program for the development of a centralised logistic distribution centre within the HMC campus.

Through the use of a fully automated underground material management robotic transport system using automated guided vehicles (AGVs), our team was able to provide a link between HMC facilities.

Our team also completed an extension to this project involving the implementation of an automated system in the central warehouse located on a logistics site 45 minutes away from the main campus. We successfully contracted suitable Automation system suppliers and recommended an appropriate solution in a final report submitted to the client.

Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar

SERVICES

+ NEW TECHNOLOGIES

+ SPECIALIST LOGISTICS ADVICE FOR SPECIALIST BUILDINGS

+ DISTRIBUTION CENTRES AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

VALUE ADDED

+ HEALTHCARE LOGISTICS ADVICE FOR THE FLOW OF GOODS AND MATERIAL

+ ONSITE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITHIN SENSITIVE AREAS

+ USE OF ROBOTIC DESIGN FOR MEDICAL FACILITY

INNOVATION

+ USE OF AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES (AGV)

Freight & Logistics

We are always striving to create environmentally sound developments. Through our involvement with the development of Jazan Economic City for Saudi Aramco, we aim to expand on the existing infrastructure of the region.

AECOM’s Freight and Logistics team provided input into the freight section of the traffic model, examining the likely commodities and freight volumes generated by the port and surrounding economic city based on industrial forecasts. The model predicted volumes and flows from key origins and destinations both within the economic city and beyond, allowing roads and port designers to specify the appropriate level of infrastructure within the masterplan.

The Jazan Economic City aims to build a community that incorporates and uses the resources of the region including the ports, power and oil, aluminium, steel and copper. With its prime location at the mouth of the Red Sea, the city is at the ideal location with access to markets located in Europe, Asia and East Africa.

Faced with the challenge of building the city in a 40-square kilometre wide site, our team of experts devised a plan that will construct the city within the existing infrastructure of the region, consisting of two roads and two factories.

Jazan Port and Economic City, Saudi Arabia

SERVICES

+ MULTI-MODAL INTEGRATION

+ PORT AND FREIGHT MODELLING

+ DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS AND SUPPLY CHAIN

+ STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

VALUE ADDED

+ EXPERTISE ON SURROUNDING NETWORK FOR HEAVY VEHICLE MOVEMENT

INNOVATION

+ DEVELOPED A MODEL FOR TRANSPORTATION MODAL SHARE

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