Freight on the Thames

CRP are continuing to champion freight on the Thames and other waterways to support more efficient and sustainable freight.  

The past few months has seen CRP attend the Sustainable Construction Partners Reception at the House of Commons Terrace Pavilion, hosted on behalf of Kevin McKenna MP. This brought together leaders from across the construction, infrastructure, and logistics sectors to discuss the future of UK construction and the vital role ports can play in enabling more efficient and sustainable project delivery. 

CRP have also contributed to discussions around The staggering state of freight in London through the London Assembly’s Transport Committee, providing expertise through delivering innovative, sustainable logistics projects on the river including transporting parcels and construction tool hire using the river as part of the London Light Freight River Trial. 

The discussions have all highlighted how collaboration between across public and private sectors, incorporating ports, couriers and logistics operators, construction partners, local authorities, strategic agencies, central government and infrastructure projects will be essential in delivering lower carbon supply chains and resilient logistics routes across the UK. 

If you’d like to hear more about how CRP can support you to make deliveries by river, reach out to CRP Senior Programme Manager Fiona Coull.