Consolidation Centre Improves Terminal Efficiencies

The Problem

To help reduce the transport and traffic congestion in and around an airport passenger terminal and minimise the number of carriers within the precinct.

The Solution

• Mapped goods flows across retail and convenience channels of all goods supply points

• Evaluated contracts and trading terms to determine scope for change

• Developed cross dock model that enabled 3rd party to receive, handle and redistribute goods throughout the terminal precincts

• Developed conceptual design of facility and handling and transfer equipment

• Defined qualitative and quantitative benefits, costs and risks for business case

• Identified potential providers and designed tender and commercial arrangements

The Benefits

• Reduced transport volumes, traffic and security risks within terminal

• Reduced goods handling and storage costs

• Improved goods throughput

• Mitigated congestion associated with growth