Tag «city logistics»

Podcast: city logistics beyond zero-emission – trends towards 2035

The Dutch “Outlook City Logistics 2035” analyzes future challenges and opportunities for city logistics in the Netherlands, focusing on zero-impact logistics beyond emission-free vehicles. The report examines the impact of city logistics on different types of neighborhoods and the role of municipalities, service providers, and recipients in creating sustainable solutions. Various regulatory instruments for municipalities …

Evaluation of cargo bike program for parcel deliveries in a medium-sized city

City logistics is experiencing a transformative shift toward greater sustainability and efficiency. The environmental impact of conventional delivery methods and increasing urbanization has driven the search for alternative, eco-friendly transportation solutions. Among these, electric cargo bikes (e-CB) have emerged as a promising option for reducing carbon emissions and alleviating congestion. This new article examines the …

Viable business models for city logistics: exploring the cost structure and revenue streams of fourteen European cases

A new paper examines the role of the business model in city logistics, explicitly focusing on cost structures and revenue streams. City logistics aims to manage urban goods movement while balancing environmental and societal impacts with economic development. The complexity of this field necessitates effective management, and scholars recognize the business model as a valuable …

Examining the transition towards institutionalized practices in curbside management

Urban streets are contested public spaces due to their limited capacity and the diverse functions they serve. Despite their multifunctionality, the needs of specific users—such as freight and delivery services—have historically been neglected in urban space allocation policies, often at the expense of overall livability. Recently, freight curbside management has emerged as a strategy to …

Research: the perspective of citizens is crucial for urban and transportation planning.

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 …

The future of food service logistics in cities

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 …

Understanding delivery drivers’ parking preferences in city logistics

Parking for loading and unloading in urban areas is minimal, requiring shared use among various users. Despite its importance, delivery drivers’ attitudes and preferences regarding parking in city environments have not been extensively studied. A recent paper addresses this gap by analyzing survey data from delivery drivers in the northeastern United States. Using stated preference …

New ways of collecting urban freight traffic data and applications for urban freight policies and research

The current state of data on urban logistics traffic patterns is inadequate. The available data are often limited, inconsistent, outdated, and costly. Recent research explored innovative methods for collecting urban freight data and making it accessible to policymakers and researchers. It focuses on three case studies: Rotterdam (Netherlands), Brussels (Belgium), and Barcelona (Spain). These case …

Spatial participatory planning for urban logistics: a GIS-enhanced real-time spatial Delphi approach

Effective urban logistics planning is essential for managing infrastructure and transportation networks, helping to reduce the negative impacts of last-mile deliveries and promoting city sustainability. Among various supply chain management tasks, choosing strategic locations for logistics facilities—such as automated parcel lockers and smart loading bays—in urban areas is particularly significant. However, decision-making in this area …

New report estimates €1.5 trillion investment needed for sustainable mobility by 2050 in Europe

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 …