FIRST & LAST MILE LOGISTICS BY BIKE - Statens … 10% of fleet replaced by bikes • Approximately 60% of inner city routes is a bike Other continents research/ roll out

1 Express Forum | Hurdalsjøen Hotell og Konferansesenter | September 2016

FIRST & LAST MILE LOGISTICS BY BIKE


DHL EXPRESS BIKE COURIERS

DHL distribution by bike in Europe is expanding,

13+ Countries, 50+ Cities, 80+ Routes.

DHL Express NL

• 10% of fleet replaced by bikes

• Approximately 60% of inner city routes is a bike

Other continents research/ roll out.

Basics: every bike tour replaces a van.


WHY WOULD WE USE BIKES?

1. Cost reduction bike is cheaper

2. Emissions reduction bike is cleaner

3. Congestion in the cities bike is faster and more reliable

4. Access regulation bike has better access

5. Image DHL Express bike is appreciated


SHARED VALUE

People Planet Profit

Positive health effect Particulates reduction Cost reduction

Less stress CO2 reduction Efficiency

Customer satisfaction DHL as a role model Goodwill

DHL, set it’s self the goal for a CO2 reduction of 30% by 2020.


CITY BIKE, (E-)PARCYCLE & CUBICYCLE


DHL PARCYCLE = EXPRESS EU STANDARD

Light weight cargo bike, 160L high security boxAlfine 8 gear hub & Disk brakes


COURIER BIKE NORWAY - OSLO

Basic principles:

• Every bike replaces a van.

• Bike and van routes overlap.

• Total productivity at least equal.

• Maximum of 1 km /stop.

• Design routes based on weight and volume.



Questions to be answered:

• Type of bikes?

• Sort process in terminal?

• Local depot with proper security?

• Where to store bikes during night?

• Winter and snow?

• High density areas with flyers and small shipments?

• Operational cost and productivity vs. van?

• Repair and maintenance?



2017Today

Q2 - 2016 Q3 - 2016 Q4 - 2016 Q1 - 2017

Meeting: In/out of scope3/6/2016

Present route design & analysis Go/ No Go17/6/2016

19/5/2016Research: courier bike methodology & infrastructure

3/6/2016

13/6/2016

Data analysis & route design17/6/2016

Meeting Statens vegvesen & Oslo kommune

Municipality coordination

24/6/2016 Q4-2016

4/7/2016

2016

Development & implementation

Go-live

Q1-201715/8-2016

Q1-2017


ACTIVITY 1

Compare the 3 bikes below. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these bike types?

1

2

3


STANDARD BICYCLE

Advantages:

• Fast & agile in traffic• Easy to use • Low purchase cost• Low maintenance cost• Easy to store• Can be used on- & off-road• Easy parking

Disadvantages:

• Limited loading capacity (weight & volume)

• Lack of visibility in traffic• Negative image• Security of bike when making deliveries/

pick-ups• Limited branding opportunity


PARCYCLE

Advantages:

• Loading capacity (160L)• Cargo security & weather

protected• Designed for purpose

(professional image)• Branding opportunity

Disadvantages:

• Purchasing cost• Mainainance cost• Storage when not in use• Great rider ability required• Loading and unloading• Overloading making bike unstable


CUBICYCLE

Advantages:

• Loading capacity (150 kg / 1m3)• Cargo security and weather

protected• Easy loading & unloading• Professional image• Branding opportunity

Disadvantages:

• Slow in traffic• Purchase cost• Maintenance cost• Storage when not in use• Range when fully loaded• Parking• Greater rider ability required• Rider strength & stamina

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FIRST & LAST MILE LOGISTICS BY BIKE - Statens … 10% of fleet replaced by bikes • Approximately 60% of inner city routes is a bike Other continents research/ roll out