Bibby targets LST growth
Logistics specialist Bibby Distribution is to utilise its full allocation of 25 longer semi-trailers (LSTs) with the delivery of twelve 15.65m models underway, adding to the 13 identical Don-Bur trailers which joined the fleet in 2012. Each trailer is 2.05m longer than the current maximum permitted length.
The company is now lobbying the Department for Transport (DfT) to extend its current allocation, to permit additional LSTs to join its fleet. This follows the DfT’s announcement that it is unlikely to reach the total target allocation of 1800 units by the cut-off date of 31 December 2013.
Paul Kavanagh, chief operating officer of Bibby Distribution, says: “We see huge potential for utilising more LSTs in our operation. The extra load space they offer is allowing us to drive efficiency improvements across a number of key accounts and we’re keen to utilise this latest innovation with more of our customers.”
