The UK’s favourite parcel delivery company DPD has backed a plan from the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) aimed at transforming how deliveries work in the capital.
Justin Pegg (DPD COO), Lilli Matson (Director of Transport Strategy, TfL),
John Cameron (DPD Regional Director) at DPD’s all-electric Westminster
depot.
The Freight and Serving Action Plan was launched at DPD’s revolutionary new, all-electric depot in Westminster, where DPD’s Chief Operating Officer, Justin Pegg addressed the audience of key stakeholders and provided a demonstration of the innovative operation and its vehicles.
DPD opened the pioneering facility, the UK’s first all-electric parcel depot, in October 2018. The depot is completely emission-free for both incoming parcels, served by two 7.5t fully-electric FUSO eCanters, and for last-mile deliveries, carried out by a fleet of electric vans and microvehicles.
DPD has invested £500,000 in the site, including extensive charging infrastructure, and the depot serves a two-square mile delivery radius in the heart of Westminster.
The plan sets out how the industry can continue to meet the freight and servicing needs of London’s growing population and economy, whilst decreasing the number of freight vehicles entering central London by 10 per cent over six years.
DPD’s Chief Operations Office, Justin Pegg commented; “We fully support the plans outlined by the Mayor and TfL. We are working with them and a wide range of stakeholders to deliver our vision for London.”
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