Freight operators and their customers in Barking and Dagenham are being invited to free workshops about how they will be affected during the Olympics.

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There will be five sessions in the borough, which has been identified as a transport “hotspot” during the Olympics, between February 1 and April 24.

Transport for London (TfL), which is behind the workshops, hope they will help businesses plan for the Games.

Natalie Chapman, the Freight Transport Association’s head of policy for London, said: “It is critical that the supply chain is fully prepared for the massive challenges it faces when the largest event in the world hits the capital next summer.”

Kate Gibbs at the Road Haulage Association said: “We welcome this move by TfL to help haulage operators at such a critical time and we shall certainly be urging our members to take advantage of the practical advice and information available.

“An effective, cost effective and efficient transport network is crucial to the success of the Games; this initiative will ensure that operators are fully prepared.”

Visit www.tfl.gov.uk/2012 for more information.

-Are you a business that will be affected by the Olympics? The Post wants to hear from you. Email postnewsdesk@archant.co.uk or call 020 8477 3778.