Thames helps Olympic flow

Pre-existing barge journeys have been utilised to transport thirty eight large containers full of furniture and soft furnishings, used to fit out the Olympic and Paralympic Village ahead of the athletes\’ arrival this summer. The use of barges helps alleviate capacity on London\’s road networks by reducing traffic congestion and noise pollution.

A financial, social and environmental analysis of the barge transportation was undertaken to produce a reference document of key learnings to help the future transportation of goods on the Thames. This public documentation is the first of its kind and could potentially leave a lasting legacy by assisting businesses and organisations, to shift from road to water in logistical operations.

Mick Wright, Head of Logistics London 2012 said,\”Previously, very little information existed on how to use the Thames to move containerised freight through London. The document we are producing will provide organisations and businesses with a valuable reference document on how to use the Thames for this purpose,\”.