Same-day courier company Absolutely has become the latest firm to take space at Infinium Logistics’ Canary Wharf hyperlocal logistics hub.
Infinium Logistics’ hubs are multi-functional and situated in urban areas within clean air and congestion charge zones. The hubs are designed to enable companies to provide first and last-mile same-day, fulfilment, as well as overnight delivery services, without the emissions, congestion charges, or damage to the environment traditionally associated with the industry.
Absolutely has taken 2,000ft2 in Canary Wharf for its expanding fleet of zero-emission, electric-assisted cargo bikes. The courier added it is committed to setting its business up for long-term success and sustainability.
The Canary Wharf hub is its fifth London base and provides a central location for its electric-assisted, two and four-wheeled cargo bikes, which can carry up to eight archive boxes (150kg), and 25 archive boxes, respectively.
Stuart Godman, CEO at Absolutely, said: “Our new eco-friendly, London East Micro-Hub is now serving the thriving business community in and around Canary Wharf, providing the perfect set up for us to maximise our carbon-neutral deliveries in the area.
“As a company that has been operating in London since 1865 , we completely understand the impact of rising carbon emissions on our streets and that is why we made the strategic decision to start investing in an eco-friendly fleet of electric cargo bikes at the end of 2017. As these vehicles, by definition, produce zero emissions, they are the ideal solution for delivering items in the cleanest and most efficient way across London, including the Ultra-Low Emission Zone.”
As well as Canary Wharf, Infinium Logistics has a growing base of London hubs, which includes Wapping Lane – East London, Tower Bridge, Leicester Square, Croydon. While in continental Europe, it currently operates sites in Barcelona, Paris and Luxembourg City.
Working with local authorities and private car park owners to repurpose space that is no longer in demand, Infinium Logistics aims to offer solutions to environmental concerns, congestion charging, better public transport, car-sharing, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on commutes.
Amarjit Pall, channel director for Hyperlocal Hubs at Infinium Logistics, added: “We are delighted that Absolutely Courier has set up operations within our Canary Wharf hub. They continue to seek new, innovative ways to improve their sustainable practices and focus on making London a greener city, which are common goals that we share.
“Providing the real estate and associated infrastructure as a turnkey solution to companies like Absolutely is a key enabler to see fewer diesel vans and trucks and more e-cargo bikes on the streets. The hubs are also used as micro consolidation centres, which will reduce the number of vehicle journeys.”
