Double-deck trailers save DHL money on Mothercare contract

Commercial Motor
February 17, 2011

DHL has put four double-deck trailers on its Mothercare contract, increasing capacity by 69% and saving more than £113,000 over five years.

The four Don-Bur-built double-deck trailers, which have aerodynamic sloping roofs, can carry 44 pallets compared with 26 pallets on a traditional 13.6m single-deck trailer.

DHL trialled the double-deck trailers over six weeks and found it could deliver more using fewer vehicles, saving £22,600 a year and cutting fleet emissions by 120 tonnes.

David Weller, head of UK supply chain at Mothercare, is excited about the new trailers. "DHL and Don-Bur have worked together, pooling their expertise, to give us a first-class solution that uses state-of-the-art technology. "The new trailers will enable us to consolidate our deliveries and run fewer miles demonstrating our on-going commitment to efficiency and reducing carbon footprint."

John Boulter, DHL Supply Chain (non-food) MD, says the double-deck trailer is a unique vehicle and a great example of DHL working in partnership with its customers and suppliers to deliver technical innovation and reducing cost and carbon emissions.

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