Shhh... it’s all so quiet
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Lisa Lavia, MD at the Noise Abatement Society, told the Out-of-hours Deliveries seminar that her organisation backed the use of technology such as quiet roller shutter doors for nighttime deliveries.
“We want to do as much as we can to recommend best practice.
“Local authorities can see the benefits of quiet deliveries,” she added.
Alex Jolly, DHL general manager of UK and Ireland transport projects, told the conference how the company undertook evening and night-time deliveries during the Olympic Games.
He said: “Some drivers find they are less stressed when working nights, with reduced congestion and fewer pedestrians.” Natalie Chapman, head of policy for London at the Freight Transport Association, also told the seminar about how the association was committed to help make night-time deliveries a regular way of working for those who want it.