DPD confirms plans to operate zero or low emission-only delivery solutions
· Initiative part of Europe-wide drive by DPDgroup involving 225 cities in 20 countries, impacting 80 million inhabitants,
· Across Europe, 7,000 alternative delivery vehicles will be deployed,
· 89% reduction in carbon emissions and 80% in pollutants in the selected locations.
- 335 sites and service partners are now matrix-certified based on three ISO standards
-There are plans to expand the certification to include occupational health and safety according to ISO 45001 in 2021
-The certification confirms the highest quality, environmental and energy management standards
Thursday 1 Oct 10am Alan Lewis of Constantine Law gave a Zoom masterclass on the IoC channel - the subject was the new Job Support Scheme (JSS), which will replace furlough on 01 Nov 2020.
The rules are public, but the devil is in the detail...
‘Where does JSS stand for a second-job employee working in a sortation shift outside regular hours?’
Watch the full keynote on YouTube here
Next step for urban logistics in London.
Daily riverboat freight service to transport small packages into central London for last mile delivery by bike.
New river freight route through London, operated by Thames Clippers Logistics, is part of DHL’s commitment to reduce congestion.
£15k Heavy vehicle scrappage scheme in London.
Funds for van scrappage in London have run out, but Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today (Monday 28th Sept) launched a new scrappage scheme targeting the most polluting heavy vehicles.
This is in advance of the tighter Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards, which he can now confirm will come into force on 1 March 2021.
Delivery Innovation of the Year
The 'Your DPD' app and Design Space wow the judges
Dwain McDonald, DPD's CEO commented, "I'm delighted with this award. DPD has been honoured with Delivery Innovation of the Year at the Retail Insider Transforming Retail Awards 2020. For the Delivery Innovation of the Year award, the judging panel of independent retail experts were looking for a technology that has helped retailers deal with one of the most troublesome aspects of their businesses: effective and cost-efficient delivery."
Yodel, handling more than 150 million packages a year, adapted quickly in March, even partnering with taxi firms at one stage to help deliver the extra packages.
Mike Hancox said on BBC, ‘It will be our biggest ever year. It's been like Christmas for the last six months for us.’
DHL Trend radar looks at Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Quantum Computing, Sustainability & Global Volatility
-COVID-19 accelerating digital and automation agendas, as well as future of work
-Dynamic growth in data analytics, artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT, Cloud, API’s signal a new normal for logistics
-Breakthroughs in Quantum Computing, Blockchain, and Space Logistics signal new niches for logistics providers to solve large-scale problems and create new services
-Sustainability is a cross-industry imperative, accelerating the need for innovation in packaging, planning, optimization and building management to curb emissions
GLH launch clarity of COVID safety in new infographic
Rob Scott explains. ‘Every single journey is governed by our Safety Charter and our new measures are designed with your health and safety in mind. Wherever you're heading this week.’
IOC Heads of Industry round table – virtual on Zoom – fellows followed from their laptop.
Hands up, clappers rattling, thumbs up in a very interactive zoom with three life services and two honorary fellows onboard.
IOC Vice President, former transport minister, Sir John Hayes CBE MP and one hundred thousand vans at the table for the top-level briefing of all things express. Three life services fellows online for the event, Jeffrey Ritterband, Justin Moore & Alistair Cochrane.
Sir John spoke from Westminster as the days COVID briefing unfolded, Sir John then congratulated the express sector for delivering in lockdown and announced news of the National Courier Awards, "my formal job is to tell you and cut the ribbon as the awards go on the road and are delivered to you."
Fellows lodged questions in a hot house of ten min keynotes from Govt to region, TfL & TfGM finishing with expert Alan Lewis on IR35 Covid-19 furlough.
Each keynote with a focused operator question.
Graham Thomas, Ocado ‘Asked Renault when they can deliver the EV van and where were they are on 4.25 ton availability with batteries for a regular licenced driver.’
Emma Smith Hermes asked DWP when the new express introduction course would be nationally available.
Rob Scott GLH queried TfL on road space. Chris Floyd DPD sought communication channels from IOC Hon fellow Highways England boss Jim O’Sullivan’s key note on UK strategic roads network.
Andy Margolis, Tuffnells asked national police for reporting procedures and Richard England Cambridge Co asked Alan Lewis for a future furlow vision.
IOC wrapped the whole masterclass in less than two hours, A full briefing from latest freight policy on road and region to furlough on the payroll. It was not to be missed.
Fellows can recap the whole Zoom here with individual speaker links after the break
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