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DfT promises multi-modal approach to freight sector

FREIGHT

11 May 2018
 

The DfT is promising to take a more multi-modal approach to freight, which will identify opportunities to achieve “efficiency savings and trade-offs between modes”. An update of its freight model is also planned.

The pledges appear in a new report on improving transport connections to ports. The Department says stakeholders “emphasised the need for a joined-up approach on freight”. 

“We will respond initially by instigating an immediate ‘virtual’...

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