by Walther Ploos van Amstel
Zedify announced that their journey might be coming to an end. Cambridge-based cargobike delivery service company Outspoken Logistics—trading as Zedify—has been placed in administration with the appointed administrators hoping for a quick sale to protect 38 out of 139 jobs. In March 2023, Outspoken Logistics secured $6.4 million in funding from institutional and angel investors. …
Last-mile logistics is a pivotal component of modern supply chains, especially in retail. Despite its importance in ensuring prompt deliveries to end-users, it is often regarded as the most costly and inefficient segment of the logistics process. Beyond financial implications, last-mile logistics also presents significant environmental challenges and contributes to negative social externalities, affecting customer …
The perspective of citizens is crucial for urban and transportation planning. Urban freight transport plays a vital role in cities by ensuring the delivery of goods and services to meet stakeholder demands. However, it also presents challenges like congestion, parking shortages, pollution, and freight-related accidents. A recent study applies partial least squares structural equation modeling …
Cities are becoming increasingly crowded. Keeping them livable and accessible is a major challenge. Cars, in particular, occupy a significant amount of the scarce urban space. That’s why municipalities aim to encourage residents and visitors to travel differently—by raising parking fees. If you want to park in downtown Amsterdam (NL), you’ll pay €7.50 per hour, …
One of the causes of congested city centers is the increase in traffic movements for catering supply. According to a study by Topsector Logistiek, the more than 52,000 food and beverage establishments in the Netherlands receive an average of up to twelve weekly deliveries. Governments are implementing zero-emission zones and delivery time windows to reduce …
E-commerce deliveries have experienced substantial growth over the past decade, leading to increased environmental impacts. As e-commerce expands, it becomes critical to integrate sustainability into its operations, particularly in last-mile deliveries. A recent study explores the factors influencing consumer decision-making when choosing delivery options. Using stated preference data collected in the United States, respondents evaluated …
According to ING Bank, European road haulage is slightly picking up after a serious downturn. Economic stagnation – especially in Germany – will, however, limit growth in transport volumes and investment in trucks and trailers in 2025. Cost control is key, and the importance of sustainability is rising. Attracting drivers could once again prove a …
Denmark’s municipalities will soon have the option to prohibit polluting vehicles in designated areas, with plans already underway in several cities. Last week, a political majority approved legislation allowing municipalities to establish zero-emission zones starting in early 2025. Under the new legislation, municipal councils can choose between two types of zero-emission zones: one that applies …
The transport sector in Germany is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for innovative and sustainable transport solutions. While cargo bikes have proven effective in urban settings, their potential in rural areas remains underexplored. To address this gap, RADLÄR, a newly launched research project, aims to identify the needs, applications, …
Electrification offers a promising pathway for decarbonizing the road freight transport system. Assessing the impact of electrification on the road freight transport system requires understanding the dynamics from a system-level perspective. Isolated technical or financial analyses, such as comparing the total cost of ownership between electric and diesel trucks, are helpful but only reflect limited …