We work with distribution companies and other organisations to keep freight moving safely in the region with minimum impact on the environment.
For updates on freight and logistics, email freight@tfgm.com
Moving freight by road
Bridges
Lorry parking
- Heywood distribution park, Bury
- Birch Services M62, Rochdale (eastbound)
- Birch Services M62, Rochdale (westbound)
Heavy and abnormal loads
Moving freight by other transport
We encourage moving freight by rail or water to reduce road congestion and cut pollution.
Regional facilities include:
- Rail freight terminal, Old Trafford
- Water freight, Manchester ship canal
- Air freight, Manchester airport
Government grants for switching to non-road transport.
Strategies and policies
- The Greater Manchester Freight and Logistics strategy(PDF 650kB) describes the work of TfGM, local councils, freight companies and other organisations.
- The Transport for the North Freight and Logistics strategy (PDF) is a plan to reduce costs, create new facilities and attract investment to the freight sector in the 'northern powerhouse' area.
Best practice schemes
We support schemes that improve the safety, sustainability and efficiency of road freight:
- TfGM's guide to Delivery and Servicing Plans (PDF 622kB) help businesses and organisations to reduce unnecessary deliveries, especially at peak times
- The Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) scheme is about reducing risks from large vehicles to pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other road users.
- The Fleet Operator Recognition (FORS) scheme is accreditation for commercial vehicle operators that meet good standards.
- The ECO Stars Fleet Recognition scheme helps operators improve efficiency, reduce fuel costs, and cut emissions.
- The LoCity scheme is about reducing emissions from commercial vehicles and improving the availability and affordability of electric vehicles.
- The European Union funded FREVUE scheme aims to increase the use of electric vehicles for urban freight.
- Polis is a network of European cities and regions developing innovative transport and freight technologies and policies.
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