OS MasterMap^® – in Transport and Distribution

With the expanse of Internet shopping, a buoyant economy and the increase in home working, express parcel delivery and courier companies are seeing significant market growth, whilst freight haulage companies are under increasing pressure to optimise their delivery schedules. In doing so they face a number of considerations, such as the requirements of the Working Time Directive, growing congestion and rising costs.

Operational efficiency has become a central concern for hauliers, who ultimately want to run a profitable business. OS MasterMap provides information for efficient routing; avoiding areas of heavy congestion; using vehicles efficiently; reducing fuel; maintenance and operating costs; and making sure that the delivery arrives at the correct premises.

Further information

Case studies

Exactrack - improving the operational efficiency of municipal and highways vehicle fleets 

Managing Oxfordshires road network

Transport Direct - underpinning multi mode transport services