by Walther Ploos van Amstel
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 …
Approximately 12,000 vans enter the city daily via the Amsterdam A10 Ring Road, around 15% of which are from service logistics companies. The pilot project with service hubs aims to explore how these hubs can help reduce traffic congestion, parking issues, and air pollution in the city. A pilot project will begin with a ‘klushub‘ …
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 …
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 …
Dutch Secretary of State for the Environment, Jansen, has not ruled out the possibility of reversing the zero-emission zones. The government will soon decide whether to delay certain municipalities’ zero-emission zones for delivery vans and trucks. “Municipalities have the right to implement these zones on January 1st, but we have the authority to steer them …