by Walther Ploos van Amstel
Vans are the pillar of urban logistics. In the UK, they account for 89% of urban road traffic from commercial vehicles (2023). However, they are predominantly fuelled by diesel. They are responsible for 14% of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from inner city traffic in European cities and 12% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road transportation in the European Union and …
Proximity logistics offer a counter approach to logistics sprawl, bringing logistics operations back to urban centers. In the example, a logistics provider in the groupage and less-than-truckload (LTL) segment operates an urban consolidation center (UCC) in Düsseldorf. This provider supports inner-city businesses by offering receiver-led consolidation, stockholding, and other services. The case presented in a …
The rapid growth of e-commerce in recent years has transformed how retailers and customers interact. This shift has significantly impacted freight distribution, as customers now expect their orders to be delivered directly to, or near, the point of consumption. Consequently, the volume of freight handled by logistics operators has surged, leading to an increase in …
EIT Urban Mobility has unveiled its latest study, “Costs and Benefits of the Urban Mobility Transition.” This comprehensive report examines how European cities can navigate the complex path to meet the EU Green Deal’s transport sector goals for 2030 and 2050, assessing various mobility strategies’ financial and societal impacts. Transition scenarios An update to the …
The shift to zero-emission mobility, driven by regulatory mandates in Europe and North America, presents opportunities and challenges. Europe, for example, aims for a 43% reduction in emissions from new vehicle sales by 2030 and 90% by 2040. However, financing the transition remains challenging due to the high upfront costs and the lack of large-scale …
Last-mile delivery (LMD) is a challenging and costly supply chain process that involves direct customer interaction. Last-mile logistics is an emerging research area. In particular, the European Commission Directorate General for Energy and Transport provides guidelines for abnormal road transport, such as heavy, bulky, and oversized (HBO) products. Review of literature Many research articles and …
According to McKinsey, battery electric vehicle technology will be key to reducing road freight emissions and achieving global climate targets. The McKinsey analysis emphasizes the need to reduce CO2 emissions from road freight vehicles, significantly contributing to global emissions. The best way to achieve this is by transitioning from combustion engines powered by fossil fuels …
Despite extensive research on e-commerce’s impacts on last-mile logistics and sustainability, there has been limited focus on evaluating urban freight through an equity lens. To address this gap, a recent study introduces a modeling framework designed to help researchers and planners estimate the baseline equity performance of a major e-commerce platform and assess the equity …
After attending the European Conference on Sustainable Cities in Aalborg (DK), I am puzzled. Many presentations were about sustainable mobility. How can people get on a bike, in public transport, and out of their cars? But there were no presentations about taming the growing mobility monster. Some of our mobility is necessary for work or study, but …