Green-Link Emission-Free
Delivery and Distribution
Local authorities spend thousands of pounds
and many valuable person-hours moving internal mail, parcels, packages,
print and other items between their various sites and out to residents.
In general, council-run vans, employees’ own cars and even taxis
are used to carry out most of this distribution work.
There is an alternative. Green-Link is a quick and flexible emission-free
delivery and distribution service designed around the specific needs
of local authorities. It involves specialised carrier cycles, and
an electric vehicle where necessary. We collect, handle, sort and
deliver a range of items up to 200kg. This service was launched in
April 2004, for Luton Borough Council. It has saved money and staff
resources, providing very visible support for sustainable transport,
traffic reduction and air quality improvement.
Green-Link currently operates in Darlington, Luton and York, and we hope to add at least once further regional service each year. In each case the service is run and grown by well-trained local people, with continuing arms-length support from us. Our Head of Green-Link Development has long experience in the logistics of pedal-powered distribution services. If we believe your town or city is right for a Green-Link service we will conduct a feasibility study for a modest fee, with a view to long-term, cost-saving commercial operations.
Alternatively, as a local authority or large private business, you may wish to explore the possibility of establishing your own, in-house emission-free delivery and distribution service to compliment or partially replace your existing services. In this instance, Green-Link consultancy services can provide comprehensive consultancy and planning. plus ongoing training and support. For example, we set up a pilot scheme for the Wirral which enabled them to ‘go-it-alone’ using their own resources.
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to see the Green-Link website.
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