We work with distribution companies and other organisations to keep freight moving safely in the region with minimum impact on the environment.
For updates on freight and logistics, email freight@tfgm.com
Moving freight by road
Bridges
Lorry parking
- Heywood distribution park, Bury
- Birch Services M62, Rochdale (eastbound)
- Birch Services M62, Rochdale (westbound)
Heavy and abnormal loads
Moving freight by other transport
We encourage moving freight by rail or water to reduce road congestion and cut pollution.
Regional facilities include:
- Rail freight terminal, Old Trafford
- Water freight, Manchester ship canal
- Air freight, Manchester airport
Government grants for switching to non-road transport.
Greater Manchester Freight Forum
Transport for Greater Manchester will continue to explore the issues, opportunities and innovative solutions in the freight and logistics sector in the next Greater Manchester Freight forum. This will take place on Thursday 25th April 2019. Please apply through Eventbrite. Further dates will be posted here when details are known.
Strategies and policies
- The Greater Manchester Freight and Logistics strategy(PDF 650kB) describes the work of TfGM, local councils, freight companies and other organisations.
- The Transport for the North Freight and Logistics strategy (PDF) is a plan to reduce costs, create new facilities and attract investment to the freight sector in the 'northern powerhouse' area.
Best practice schemes
We support schemes that improve the safety, sustainability and efficiency of road freight:
- TfGM's guide to Delivery and Servicing Plans (PDF 622kB) help businesses and organisations to reduce unnecessary deliveries, especially at peak times
- The Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) scheme is about reducing risks from large vehicles to pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other road users.
- The Fleet Operator Recognition (FORS) scheme is accreditation for commercial vehicle operators that meet good standards.
- The ECO Stars Fleet Recognition scheme helps operators improve efficiency, reduce fuel costs, and cut emissions.
- The LoCity scheme is about reducing emissions from commercial vehicles and improving the availability and affordability of electric vehicles.
- The European Union funded FREVUE scheme aims to increase the use of electric vehicles for urban freight.
- Polis is a network of European cities and regions developing innovative transport and freight technologies and policies.
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Visit the free travel scheme page
Free travel for 48 hours for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester
To help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Greater Manchester, Metrolink tram services, rail services and the majority of bus and coach services in the region are being provided free of charge.
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Visit our contactless travel page
Using contactless to travel on Metrolink?
Make sure you touch-in and touch-out using the SAME device at the start and end of your journey.
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Visit our Coronavirus page
Face coverings still welcome
Face coverings are no longer compulsory but are encouraged
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Quays Culture website
Way above the houses - a new show inspired by the people of Salford
Commissioned by Quays Culture, the project explores what ‘home’ means to us and is a free event on Sat 11 June at 5.30pm and 9pm to all accessible by Metrolink.
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Find out which lines will be affected
Metrolink improvement works
In May, planned improvement works will take place on Metrolink. These works will affect various different lines across a number of dates.
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View the proposal document
Our Buses
New dates have been proposed for local service contracts in Bolton and Wigan.
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Visit the free travel scheme page
Free travel for 48 hours for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester
To help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Greater Manchester, Metrolink tram services, rail services and the majority of bus and coach services in the region are being provided free of charge.
-
Visit our Coronavirus page
Face coverings still welcome
Face coverings are no longer compulsory but are encouraged
-
Find out which lines will be affected
Metrolink improvement works
In May, planned improvement works will take place on Metrolink. These works will affect various different lines across a number of dates.
-
Visit our contactless travel page
Using contactless to travel on Metrolink?
Make sure you touch-in and touch-out using the SAME device at the start and end of your journey.
-
Quays Culture website
Way above the houses - a new show inspired by the people of Salford
Commissioned by Quays Culture, the project explores what ‘home’ means to us and is a free event on Sat 11 June at 5.30pm and 9pm to all accessible by Metrolink.
-
View the proposal document
Our Buses
New dates have been proposed for local service contracts in Bolton and Wigan.