by Walther Ploos van Amstel
The ITF project ‘The Final Frontier of Urban Logistics‘ examines various options for tackling the final step in the logistics chain for parcels. Last-mile deliveries are critical, but how can parcels efficiently and securely travel from the delivery vehicle, package locker, or local drop-off location to the recipient’s front door? These very last meters are …
The transportation industry is rapidly moving towards electrification, but are logistics providers ready to make the transition? A new PwC report, ‘Battery-electric trucks on the rise‘, highlights the key challenges and opportunities. Here are some core takeaways: With the new generation BET entering the market, more use cases are enabled, yet complete portfolio enablement requires …
Amazon is working with partners to use a tram to deliver parcels to the center of Frankfurt, where electric cargo bikes complete the delivery, creating a zero-tailpipe emission journey from the delivery station to the customer. In collaboration with partners, Amazon is launching a pilot project in Germany: the Gütertram – a tram used exclusively …
Rhenus High Tech, a leader in high-tech logistics solutions, is actively participating in the REALIST research project, which focuses on electrifying urban delivery services in Stuttgart. Collaborating with the University of Stuttgart and the city, the project explores real-world logistics operations using electric trucks through a two-year feasibility study and practical trials. As a freight …
CodeZERO is a transformative three-year initiative to create sustainable, zero-emission, last-mile delivery and return e-commerce solutions. The mission is to make these solutions attractive and viable for retailers, logistics service providers, and consumers. However, this poses a significant challenge for retailers and logistics providers striving to meet these demands while minimizing environmental impact. To create a …
Ochama, the European omni-channel retail brand of JD.com, has recently expanded its pickup point network in Paris, aiming to boost fulfillment efficiency across France. Using JD Logistics’ Paris-based warehouse, this expansion allows customers to pick up their orders as early as the day after placing them. In addition, Ochama now offers next-day home delivery for …
It was impressive to see all the cargo bikes and light electric vehicles gathered in the garage beneath the Passenger Terminal in Amsterdam. Various providers of zero-emission vehicles came together for a ‘Meet & Match‘ event, connecting with potential users—entrepreneurs from construction, installation technology, and other facility and technical service industries. This event is a …
Budbee, part of Instabee, is making a bold move in the Netherlands by redefining parcel delivery: “We’re no longer doing home deliveries,” says General Manager Jørgen Höppener. The company aims to make parcel delivery both genuinely sustainable and profitable. Budbee plans to deliver parcels exclusively to its approximately 1,000 parcel lockers nationwide. This shift is …
A new paper seeks to identify the most preferred sustainable last-mile delivery business models among e-customers and assess their environmental, economic, and social impacts. The authors surveyed to achieve this and utilized conjoint analysis, the Delphi method, and the MCDM: Promethee-Gaia. The findings reveal that price is the most critical factor influencing e-customers’ delivery methods. …