by Walther Ploos van Amstel
The progression of shared mobility across Europe is remarkable. While station-based car and bike sharing have a longer history, particularly in major European capitals, recent advancements in modal types and operational models have significantly transformed the shared mobility landscape. Rapid expansion by private organizations has broadened access to shared mobility services across Europe. However, not …
Belgium’s Carrefour Market is collaborating with Shopopop. Customers can deliver groceries for others, such as neighbors, and earn between 6 and 9 euros. Orders are placed via the Carrefour Fast Delivery app, which offers same-day grocery delivery. Shopopop claims to be the largest crowd-shipping platform in the world. The 6 to 9 euros is a …
Supply chain management includes strategic, tactical, and operational decisions for long, medium, and short-term planning. Strategic decisions, such as network design, and operational decisions, such as last-mile routing, have mutual implications. Therefore, modeling them separately can lead to sub-optimal solutions. Integrated modeling of these decisions has been addressed as a location routing problem (LRP). A …
New research stems from the assertion that cities must address the impacts of freight transport to enhance their sustainability by implementing various city logistic measures. One of the key sustainable actions being adopted globally is urban freight distribution through environmentally friendly vehicles, which has shown significant potential to reduce congestion and pollution levels, as evidenced …
Over the past decade, e-commerce has put increasing pressure on urban logistics and highlighted significant sustainability challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic intensified these issues, emphasizing the need to address social sustainability within e-commerce. The pandemic, in particular, highlighted the disparities in access to home deliveries and the critical need for a logistic system that aligns with …
New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that the city received a $5.6 million federal grant from the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. This funding will create an Urban Freight Mobility Collaborative (UFC), an innovation hub designed to revolutionize urban …
Efficient city logistics is crucial for creating innovative, sustainable cities that prioritize the well-being of their residents. However, despite the critical importance of city logistics processes, many cities struggle to improve them. While emerging technologies are increasingly used, it is questionable whether implementing technological tools and filling cities with sensors alone can adequately address the …
Logistics emissions from freight and warehousing contribute to at least 7% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Addressing these emissions is essential for any company aiming for net zero as part of a comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. McKinsey reports about it. Market for green logistics The focus on green logistics will translate into …
City logistics is fundamental to city life. However, it is responsible for around half of the local air pollutants in cities caused by traffic, generating congestion and other emissions. Moreover, city logistics involves more than just e-commerce. Recent trends in goods distribution, reverse logistics, the emergence of dark kitchens and dark stores, and growing regulatory …
From January 1st, Amsterdam will implement a zero-emission zone for commercial and freight vehicles in the city center (within the S100). The current low-emission zone within the A10 ring road will also be tightened. The most polluting diesel cars will no longer be allowed there. The requirements that Amsterdam will set from January 1, 2025, …