DHL Parcels testing barges in Gothenburg (S)
DHL Parcels is testing the use barges for shipments to central Gothenburg (S) which are then distributed by cargobike in the city.
Category «Projects»
Smart procurement for better transport: SPICE project
The SPICE project collects and assesses current practices of public procurements for sustainable transport and mobility projects in Europe, and shares good practices with other public procurers. The project aims to facilitate dialogues between public procurers and suppliers and develop recommendations on procurement procedures in order to enable fast adoption of innovative and sustainable technologies.
Research project DynaLOAD: planning and DYNAmic management of urban LOADing and unloading areas
The DynaLOAD project by the University of Rome Tor Vergata aims at developing methods and tools that supports city planners in planning delivery scenarios and in managing and controlling the occupancy of urban areas for loading and unloading operations. Traditionally, delivery areas are defined in order to answer local problems without knowing the consequences at the global …
Assessing the potential market for cargo bikes and LEFVs
The number of light commercial vehicles in cities is growing, which puts increasing pressure on cities in terms of pollution, congestion, accessibility and loss of public space. One of the opportunities for improvement may be found in the use of light electric freight vehicles (LEFVs), including cargo bikes.
Light Electric Freight Vehicles in Amsterdam (NL)
What is the impact of the introduction of light electric vehicles in Amsterdam? Watch the video…
A city logistics living lab: a methodological approach for CLLL
The field of city logistics can be characterized by its many local demonstrations and trials, that are quite often not lasting longer than the trial period. The number of demonstrations that continued and were implemented in daily practice is limited. Freight partnerships proved to be a good first step to engage stakeholders.
Urban freight in pedestrian zones: lessons learned
Although the extension of the pedestrian zone to Brussels (B) does not apply to Urban Freight Transport (UFT), the (partial) prohibition of motorized vehicles in the area changes the way in which deliveries are done. A working paper by Mobi explores the effects of pedestrianization on UFT in other cities to highlight effects that should be …
Electric-powered cycle or foot trailer to be trialled for last-mile deliveries in UK
Trials are to take place of a new electric-powered trailer that will enable cycle or foot couriers to deliver large quantities of parcels. Technology being deployed on the trailer is termed ‘net neutral’, so the weight of the trailer is not felt by the handler, allowing for more last-mile deliveries by foot or cycling. Use of such …
Logistical gain by using the limited city space in Amsterdam efficiently
Delivery vans circling the streets, trying to find a parking spot, or in the lack thereof, decide to double park; it happens in every city. It is inefficient and a hassle for both the driver as well as the city’s occupants. In order to fight this problem, Amsterdam has started a trial with reserved parking …
LoCITY: London (UK) initiative to stimulate low emission commercial vehicles
LoCITY is a collaborative programme in London (UK) that brings together the full range of stakeholders needed to stimulate the uptake of low emission commercial vehicles. The aim is not to replicate any of the great projects already underway. LoCITY is providing a framework to complement them and generate consistency and cohesion.