Zedify expands to Birmingham, bringing sustainable last-mile delivery to the heart of the Midlands. The company has opened its tenth UK hub.
Situated in the Midlands’ e-commerce ‘golden triangle,’ this new hub is a key step for the sustainable, urban last-mile delivery specialist.
The hidden costs of online shopping
Here’s why a business move like this matters:
- Roads overrun by delivery vehicles: The rise in online shopping since the pandemic has caused a surge in delivery vehicles across the UK.
- Economic impact: Congestion is expected to cost the UK economy £7.9 billion annually.
- Health crisis: Air pollution linked to delivery vehicles could lead to 64,000 premature deaths in the UK every year.
- Global carbon emissions: Urban last-mile delivery emissions could increase by 30% in the top 100 cities worldwide by 2030, warns the World Economic Forum.
Zedify: Sustainable urban last-mile delivery
Zedify, a certified B Corp, uses a smart micro hub and cargo bike model for deliveries.
Its new Birmingham hub, located in a multi-storey car park through a partnership with Decarbon Logistics, will cover areas like the city centre, Aston, Edgbaston, and Selly Oak. Zedify plans to expand quickly, delivering for current partners and businesses across the city.
The company’s co-founder and CEO, Rob King says: “As Britain’s second largest city, this launch not only enables us to have a massive impact on reducing emissions arising from last mile delivery but also provides a strategically important location for Zedify as we continue on our mission to be the UK’s first choice for sustainable urban deliveries.”
Earlier this year the UK delivery service received an additional $5 million (£4 million) investment from Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, Mercia Ventures, and Green Angel Ventures.
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Sharl is a qualified journalist. He has over 10 years’ experience in the media industry, including positions as an editor of a magazine and Business Editor of a daily newspaper. Sharl also has experience in logistics specifically operations, where he worked with global food aid organisations distributing food into Africa. Sharl enjoys writing business stories and human interest pieces.
