Category «Projects»

SPOTLOG: Green and Socially resPOnsible ciTy Logistics InnovaTions

SPOTLOG aims to involve local communities in creating socially responsible logistics systems, based wherever possible on zero-carbon modes, by using all available resources and taking advantage of the digitalisation of goods and passenger transport services. SPOTLOG partners aim to improve regional policy instruments toward the European goals of inclusive and carbon-neutral mobility by focusing on low-density communities …

RECYCLE-CIG: encouraging proper disposal of electronic waste

RECYCLE-CIG is an initiative launched by Logista Italia, in collaboration with the Italian Federation of Tobacconists (FIT) and under an agreement with the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE), to organize the collection, recovery, and recycling of used electronic cigarettes across Italy. Through RECYCLE-CIG, consumers can conveniently dispose of their used electronic cigarettes …

Amsterdam starts Park + Switch hub for service engineers

Social media exploded over Amsterdam’s trial with a “klushub.” In the Piet Heingarage, a pilot project called Park + Switch Amsterdam is being launched as a transfer point where entrepreneurs can park their vehicles and switch to electric ones. Online blog GeenStijl commented on the hub: “This pie-in-the-sky idea, dreamed up by desk-jockey bureaucrats, is almost as …

MoLo Hubs guideline report ‘Spatial planning & city design’

The MoLo Hubs guideline report ‘Spatial planning & city design‘ has been published. The report defines considerations and good practices for spatial planning and city design and assists host partners in setting up their pilot. The report distinguishes two levels within the theme ‘spatial planning and city design’. Hubdesign: its appearance (design, materials, and visibility) …

Research: Awaken Sleeping Assets Project (ASAP)

The Awaken Sleeping Assets Project is a unique collaboration of cities (Paris, Stockholm, Vienna, and Hamburg), industries, and research partners representing four different European countries (Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden). It aims to gather and process relevant information at the local level on obstacles, success factors, logistics parameters, framework conditions, and impacts of sustainable urban …

Rhenus High Tech Participates in E-Mobility Research for Urban Logistics in Stuttgart

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 …

Meet & Match: a step towards the Amsterdam MoLo Hubs pilot

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 …

The physical Internet: a sustainable last-mile delivery model

City logistics is slowly growing, and vehicle emissions have increased as well. For example, in 2019, 40% of the transport sector’s CO2 emissions were caused by freight transport. Another negative aspect has been the increasing costs for logistics companies due to the high number of deliveries in e-commerce. Looking specifically at parcel deliveries, the high …

Smart vertical transport in construction

For the construction of high-rise buildings, there is a challenge of organizing large amounts of building materials and resources to and from the construction site and effectively planning for transporting the materials and resources vertically as the building gets taller. The patented Brunkeberg® System adds vertical rails to the exterior facade of a building, providing …

What are the logistical challenges of using circular construction materials?

Circular construction materials have been reused or recycled to reduce waste and promote sustainability. However, while using circular materials in construction has many benefits, logistical challenges must be addressed. Some of the critical logistics challenges with circular construction materials include: Sourcing: Finding a reliable and consistent supply of circular materials can be challenging. It requires …