Friday 26 September 2014 | Palestra, London SE1 file09.30 Registration and coffee Session 1: The bigger picture 10.00 Chair’s introduction: Why we must meet the last mile challenge

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Friday 26 September 2014 | Palestra, London SE1

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09.30 Registration and coffee

Session 1:The bigger picture

10.00 Chair’s introduction:Why we must meet the last milechallenge in our citiesGeoff Inskip, Chief Executive,Centro

10.15 Harnessing technology to create intelligent freight transport systemsMartin Tugwell, Head of BusinessDevelopment, Transport SystemsCatapult

10.30 International best practice in urbanfreight management: insights fromresearchLaetitia Dablanc, PhD, Director ofResearch, French Institute of Science andTechnology for Transport, Developmentand Networks – University of Paris-East

10.45 Questions and answer11.00 Coffee break and networking

Session 2: Adding a European context;cooperation and consolidation

Chair: Geoff Inskip, Chief Executive, Centro11.20 The Straightsol project including TNT mobile depots

Dr Tom Cherrett, University of Southampton11.35 Binnenstadservice – the Dutch experience

Birgit Hendriks, Eco2City11.55 A public sector perspective on consolidation

Nigel Symonds, Logistics Project Manager and KevinChurchill, Head of Procurement – EnvironmentalServices, London Borough of Camden

12.10 Questions and answer12.25 Lunch break and networking

‘The last mile challenge’ is fast moving up the agenda. Urban freight has become recognised as a critical issue forcities. This path-making event provides a practical andstrategic overview of new initiative mushrooming in response to significant long term trends. These includetechnology, land use and demographic change, peak car,energy costs, air quality, supply chain efficiency andconsumer expectation.

Case studies drawn from across the UK and Europeform the core of the programme. Strategically the daywill consider how we ‘lock-in’ the role of transportauthorities as prime movers in the evolution of howurban freight logistics are planned and managedacross time of day and week, place and acrossmodels and between operators.

Urban freight impacts on air quality, noise,congestion, safety and quality of place. All ofwhich are the concern of transport authoritiesworking in partnership with the freight sector.Urban logistics is vital to the effectiveoperation of businesses, ensuring timelydeliveries to schools and hospitals,supplying the retail economy, homedeliveries and the overall success of our cities.

• UK and European Case Studies• Improving Environmental Performace• Freight Consolidation explored• The Cycle Logistics Revolution• New Urban Logistics• Waterways – rediscovering• Rail Freight – new possibilities• Harnessing Technology• Smarter routing• Lessons from the London 2012 Games and the future


Session 3: Alternative modes of freight delivery

Chair: Stephen Joseph, Chief Executive, Campaign for Better Transport

13.30 The Cambridge experience and Cyclelogistics projectRob King, Managing Director and Founder, Outspoken!Delivery

13.45 Combining the use of waterways and cycles in a large cityMichael Darchambeau, Managing Director and Co-Founder, The Green Link, Paris

14.05 Rail freight and the Euston trialsNick Gallop, Director, Intermodality

14.20 Questions and answer14.35 Coffee break

Session 4: Practical policy solutions

Chair: Stephen Joseph, Chief Executive, Campaign for Better Transport

14.55 Lessons from the 2012 London Games andplans for the futureSpeaker from Transport for London tbc.

15.10 Improving routing: Tyne & Wear Freight PartnershipJohn Bourn

15.25 Improving environmental performance:ECO STARS accreditationJim Chappell, Divisional Manager, TTR Ltd

15.40 Questions and answer15.55 Summing up

What are the next steps for cities?Stephen Joseph, Chief Executive, Campaign for Better Transport

16.10 Close

Reasons to attend

� Understand why the ‘lastmile’ of freight distribution isemerging as the next majorchallenge for all thoseinvolved in urban planningand development

� Discover how acollaborative approachbetween the public andprivate sectors is helping tofind innovative solutions tomake our towns and citiesplaces where people wantto work and live

� Explore the predictedimplications of inaction ontraffic congestion, airquality, noise, safety andthe overall urbanenvironment

� Learn from UK andEuropean case studies howlogistics companies areharnessing technology anda variety of transportmodes reduce the impactsof urban freight movementand how policy andplanning interventions canhelp facilitate andaccelerate positive change

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Urban Freight: The Last Mile Challenge isorganised by Landor LINKS. LandorLINKS connects with every LocalAuthority in the UK, Central Government,Universities and research bodies,suppliers, consultants, contractors andservice providers.

Professionals depend on us forauthoritative information, news andanalysis. We deliver this through targetedevents, traditional print, such as therespected transport planning and policyjournal Local Transport Today, online andthrough social media.

Delegate enquiriesGemma [email protected] 7091 7865

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discount rate*Public Sector £145 £95Private Sector £245 £195

Additional delegate £145 £95

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This event brings together some of the key players in relationto the last mile to explore ideas and innovation that can helpminimise the negative impacts of urban freight and maximiseits potential to boost growth and create places that peoplewant to live and work in.

Potentially the most significant issue for urban areas is theimpact of the ‘last mile’ of freight distribution as goods travelfrom transport hubs to their final destination in the heart ofcity centres. These goods might include retail stock, officesupplies, food and drink, documents, parcels, e-commercedeliveries and construction materials. All must find their wayto shops, offices, bars and restaurants, building sites andhomes. The way in which these goods are delivered hasimplications for city traffic congestion, air quality, noise,safety and the overall urban environment.

Who should attend

� Integrated TransportAuthorities

� Local Authorities and LEP’s

� Transport, logistics andplanning consultants

� Freight operators

� Retailers

� DfT, DCLG, The Treasury,Welsh Assembly and theScottish Government

� Rail Freight Sector

� Cycle logistics operators

� Property developers andlandowners

Programme, sponsorship and exhibition enquiries

Urban Freight: The Last Mile Challenge offers exhibition stands (limitednumber), sponsorship and leaflet distribution opportunities are available tosuppliers of innovative solutions and technology, experts consultant andinterest group.• Network with speaker and delegates• Meet potential new suppliers and clients• Enhance awareness of your organisationTo discuss the opportunities available please contact Rod Fletcher on0191 280 1410 or email [email protected]


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Friday 26 September 2014 | Palestra, London SE1 file09.30 Registration and coffee Session 1: The bigger picture 10.00 Chair’s introduction: Why we must meet the last mile challenge