Experience

Selected project experience.

Members of the Polaris team have contributed to a wide range of transport, infrastructure and logistics projects, either leading specialist freight studies or providing freight and logistics expertise within larger multidisciplinary teams.

Our experience spans government, local authorities, infrastructure providers, developers and the private sector, helping clients understand freight and logistics implications, develop practical strategies and deliver better project outcomes.

The examples below have been delivered by members of the Polaris team, either through Polaris Consultancy or in previous professional roles.

Projects

Eastern City Business Improvement District

Role: Leading a programme of research and strategic advice to improve freight efficiency and reduce the impact of deliveries within London’s Eastern City Business Improvement District.

Contribution: Developing an evidence base, engaging stakeholders and identifying practical opportunities for consolidation, servicing improvements and better management of last-mile logistics within one of London’s busiest commercial districts.

East West Rail

Role: Ian Brooker was Freight Lead during route development, advising the project team on freight requirements, operational considerations and network capacity.

Contribution: Helping ensure that freight requirements were fully considered alongside passenger services, supporting the development of a railway capable of accommodating future freight growth.

Western Gateway STB

Role: Polaris advised on the feasibility of a new rail terminal, beginning with a long list of potential options and narrowing these through demand, technical, operational and policy assessment.

Contribution: A suitable site has now been identified with strong local support, and we are working with partner organisations to explore next steps.

Milton Keynes City Council

Role: Leading specialist freight advice to support preparation of the Local Plan.

Contribution: Preparing the city’s freight chapter and advising on policies that balanced economic growth with reducing the impacts of freight traffic on communities and the environment.

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