Freight & logistics

Optimising freight for a cleaner, more efficient future.

The movement of goods is the backbone of modern economies, ensuring that businesses operate, cities function, and communities thrive. From bustling high streets and distribution hubs to construction sites and office buildings, freight and servicing activity must be efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. However, the freight ecosystem is under pressure—rising costs, regulatory changes, urban congestion, and the urgent need to reduce emissions all demand smarter solutions. 

At Steer, we help governments, local authorities, businesses, and developers design and implement strategies that balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. Our expertise spans road, rail, river, and last-mile logistics, helping clients navigate industry complexities and create resilient, low-carbon freight solutions. 

Our expertise 

• Freight & servicing action planning – Developing strategies that improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact for businesses and communities: within buildings, at the kerbside and on the high street. 
• Stakeholder engagement & freight partnerships – Bringing together businesses, policymakers, and communities to work together on shared challenges and drive change. 
• Urban freight & last-mile logistics – Exploring innovative delivery models, zero-emission solutions, and new transport modes. 
• Construction & waste logistics planning – Creating solutions that reduce disruption and optimise material flows. 
• Freight strategy and policy development – Advising on local, regional and national freight strategies, including kerbside management solutions to optimise urban logistics, balance competing demands for space, and enhance efficiency in freight and last-mile delivery. 

We help clients reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and optimise freight operations. Whether securing planning approvals, integrating sustainable freight solutions into urban planning, or rethinking last-mile logistics, we provide solutions that drive measurable change.