The UK’s Peel Ports has announced that it has secured 100 advocates for its Cargo200 initiative and is urging other cargo owners in the North West to add their weight to the campaign.
The initiative was launched last year, with Peel Ports calling for importers and exporters whose goods begin or end their journey in the north of the UK to switch current delivery of ocean freight from south-east ports to the centrally located Port of Liverpool.
The initiative aims to cut freight mileage by 200 million miles over the next five years. In addition to achieving significant carbon reduction, the company also estimates that the move could save up to £400 per container in transportation costs by delivering to the heartland of the UK.
Peel Ports’ Group Commercial Director, Patrick Walters said:
“We’re now past the halfway mark and our campaign to create a sustainable shift in the UK logistics sector continues to gain momentum. What this proves is that there is clear, substantial demand from cargo owners to save costs, congestion and carbon emissions by shipping closer to their markets.
Source: Peel Ports
