SEStran Freight Study & Action Plan

Strategy Documents - Freight
31st October 2010
The main objectives of this study and action plan are; to promote efficient and effective distribution of freight movement in the SEStran area; support the development of the transport network for the region, for distribution purposes; produce tangible outcomes to localised freight transport problems; promote sustainable distribution in the SEStran area, including greater use of environmentally friendly modes and development of inter-modal freight facilities ;promote industry best practice initiatives; share information and increase knowledge of freight issues among SEStran local authorities and the freight sector; enhance understanding among different stakeholders and help to reach compromise where there are conflicting objectives. The plan aims to provide; the maximum benefit to the region, be straight forward to implement with manageable costs, provide SEStran with high visibility outputs, promote Local Authority collusion and provide common standards across the SEStran region.

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SEStran Freight Map of SE Scotland

Strategy Documents - Freight
26th April 2010
SEstran;s freight Map of SE Scotland details all the key freight delivery routes throughout the region, together with key freight nodes and rest and parking facilities available for drivers.A printed copy of the map will be available in June 2010

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Freight Routing Strategy : Final Report

Strategy Documents - Freight
22nd December 2009
This study defines the existing freight distribution network in the South East of Scotland and identifies where improvements are required. It also seeks to establish the feasibility/viability of a Dryport in Scotland and examines the network impacts of potential locations for such a the facility. Existing freight routing issues are examined in terms of freight distribution and the traffic impacts of various locations for a Dryport are considered. 

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