Logistics

Logistics: Looking after the safe handling, transport and storage of XR’s amazing action kit and equipment; literally bringing all the toys needed for any actions.

Typically required when you or any team involved in the action has kit or assets to move around. Logistics coordinates the flow of kit to and from site, so this involves knowing what is coming, where it’s coming from, how it’s getting to site, where it needs to be and when, when it needs taking away and where it’s going to.

A team of volunteers is needed to make this happen and organising and managing these teams is a big part of logistics too. Logistics works with lorry, van, or car drivers, rickshaw or cargo bike riders, volunteers on foot loading and unloading, and shifting kit around by hand or with trolleys.

Check List for Logistics for a specific Action:

• Have, and record a clear list of what is being supplied, where it’s coming from, how it’s arriving and where is needs to be.
• Make sure everything is clearly labelled.
• Make sure you know where things need to be returned to - quick and efficient site clearing is as important as the set up.
• Keep encouraging volunteers before, during, and after the event. You’ll likely need a lot of people to help move kit around and everyone works better when they feel needed and valued.
• Make sure you have enough space in your transport, whether this is a truck, van or cargo bike - underestimating space is worse than having some spare room for the inevitable extras that will arrive.
• Know when to say no. If you don’t have the capacity to move or deliver kit whether this is due to lack of funds, resources or volunteers, communicate this to your team, or the team making requests of you, as soon as you can.

Warehouse Information

A Layout of the main warehouse and lists of what is held there, plus other UK locations in this spreadsheet

Help and Support for Logistics

If you have any questions about logistics please contact the production team at: production@extinctionrebellion.uk We are happy to help via email, arrange a chat or zoom meeting or lend support as needed. The production team manage the Warehouse in London which has kit available for use on actions, and subject to availability the production van is also available for use on XR Actions.

Join the Logistics Team

We are always looking for new members to join our friendly team. We are spread across London and the regions & nations, and are keen to build a production network across the UK. When the time comes for the next big rebellion we want to connect production crews across the UK to work together on a decentralised plan involving all regions.

Sign-up here to get involved or connect up with others from your area.