Bibby Distribution saving on fuel and carbon 23 July 2013

Bibby Distribution says that investing in its fleet assets and advanced driver training during 2012 led to a reduction in diesel consumption of 2%.

The drop in fuel usage is combined with a reduction in fleet size of 4.8% over 12 months – made possible by more efficient scheduling and vehicle routing.

The company's fuel saving achievements follow an 18-month period that saw it roll out several environmental initiatives, including 20 aerodynamic Teardrop trailers and training in SAFED (safe and fuel efficient driving) techniques for more than 400 drivers.

Across the Bibby Distribution fleet, 90% of vehicles now also feature automatic transmissions, designed to optimise running for fuel efficiency. Also, the firm is now operating more than 750 high-cube, double-deck trailers.

By the end of 2013, Bibby will also have 25 LSTs (longer semi-trailers) in service.

"It's imperative we measure and manage the impact of our operations on the environment," comments Iain Speak, chief executive of Bibby Distribution.

"This is not only a moral obligation, but reducing our CO2 emissions generally provides a cost benefit as well," he adds.

"It can also act as a differentiator when we are tendering for business or developing an existing account."

Author
John Challen

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