Underground Freight Capsules Could Reduce Congestion

Despite being on the road all day, delivery workers actually do a lot of good for the environment by helping to reduce carbon emissions. The number of trips in vehicles that have been saved by drivers delivering goods is considerable, especially with the huge rise in e-commerce over recent years.

However the industry is always looking for new ways to reduce emissions even further. As a courier driver yourself, this may be something that is important for you, and you may already be implementing methods of making your business even more environmentally friendly. You may therefore be interested to hear about the new freight capsules that are being trialled in Northampton, and which an expert in the industry is suggesting could help to reduce congestion in cities.

The Mole Urban Project

The Mole Urban Project consists of underground freight pipes. The capsules are powered by electricity, which produces magnetic fields to propel the capsules along tracks. It is similar to the maglev rail system, which is used in some airports around the world.

Now an expert in the courier industry, Roger Sumner-Rivers, who founded ParcelHero, says that the new system has the potential to reduce congestion in cities. He is quoted in UKHaulier as saying that the system, which is currently in the trial phase, is being watched closely by the supply chain industry because of this potential to cut traffic in towns and lower CO2 emissions.

Other Industry Initiatives to Reduce Congestion

As a courier driver, you may want to ensure that you are doing all you can to reduce your own CO2 emissions. Many individual drivers and companies are doing just that, through implementing a range of solutions.

For example, some companies are using cycle couriers to deliver packages in urban areas, which is the most eco-friendly option available. If you are a courier driver growing your own business, this could be an option for you. Other businesses are incorporating electric vans into their fleets, and even making use of telematics technology, both of which can help to reduce the carbon footprints of the companies.

Make Cutting Emissions a Priority in Your Job

The Mole Urban Project could revolutionise the delivery of freight for the delivery industry, and as a courier driver you may want to follow developments in the project closely. However, it is always a good idea to do as much as you can to reduce your own emissions if you are on the road every day.

As a professional delivery driver you're already helping to reduce emissions by cutting the amount of journeys that consumers make to receive products that they can buy online. But there is always more to do, so keep up the focus on running an environmentally friendly business.