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DELIVERING FOR BUSINESS – URBAN The Freight Transport Association is holding ifs second Urban Logistics Conference at One Great George Street, Westminster on Tuesday 11 March.
Businesses and local authorities share a joint goal in the efficient management of goods deliveries in crowded towns and city centres. Local authority planners and officers, transport managers and vehicle operators need to understand each other's requirements and priorities to create workable solutions which seamlessly service the demands of local businesses and residents.
The event will look at the current issues, best practice and policy development affecting urban freight logistics. Subjects to be covered include:
Extending delivery hours
Congestion charging
Air quality
Freight Quality Partnerships
Rail freight
Noise abatement
Consolidation centres
The future
Registration costs FTA members £309 + VAT for the first delegate and £260 + VAT for subsequent delegates. Non-members pay £370 + VAT for the first delegate and £330 + VAT for subsequent delegates. By arrangement with the Department for Transport, local authority delegates pay just £99 + VAT. Call the FTA Member Service Centre on 08717 11 22 22 for further information or registration.
