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The state of sustainable urban last-mile freight planning in US cities

In the US, the transportation sector is the primary contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Cities nationwide are responding to this challenge by devising climate action and sustainability plans to mitigate transportation-related carbon footprints. However, amidst this effort, the burgeoning last-mile delivery sector, a vital component of urban transport, remains largely overlooked regarding emissions reduction strategies. …

Chinese couriers must notify customers before dropping off parcels

New regulations require Chinese couriers to notify customers before dropping off parcels. China’s recent regulatory amendment, which mandates parcel delivery workers to inform customers of the exact delivery location, has evoked a mixed response across the sector. Effective March 1, 2024, the amendment requires delivery workers to refrain from leaving packages at community delivery areas …

New Direct Vision Standard and HGV Safety Permit Scheme in London

The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV safety permit scheme for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) require operators of lorries over 12 tonnes of gross vehicle weight to obtain a safety permit before entering and operating in most of Greater London. If you hold an existing HGV safety permit for a zero, one, or two-star rated …

ITF: how governments can bring low-emission trucks to our roads

Nearly three-quarters of CO2 emissions from freight transport stem from heavy diesel trucks, presenting a significant challenge in transitioning to sustainable fuels for this vehicle category. A recent report by ITF examines emerging technologies that can potentially reduce emissions from road freight. The report outlines a strategic approach for governments to identify and support technologies deserving …

The EU has agreed to decrease CO2-emissions from trucks, buses, and trailers

The European Union (EU) has agreed to decrease carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from trucks, buses, and trailers. Negotiators from the EU Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). The primary goal is to reduce CO2 emissions in the road transport sector and establish …

Dutch minister does not resolve driver’s license issue for heavy e-LCVs

Drivers of heavier electric vans will still need a truck driving license from July 1, 2024. Outgoing Minister Harbers of Dutch IenW announced this. For them, there is now an exception or tolerance. The heavier vans are not trucks but fall into that category regarding weight. They weigh more than 3,500 kilograms. They require a …

LEAD policy recommendations on digital twins for urban freight

Cities are grappling with challenges brought about by the surging consumer demand and the booming e-commerce sector. Digital Twins empower decision-makers to construct virtual models of logistics operations, effectively tackling these issues. Digital Twins offers a promising solution to improve efficiency and sustainability. By adopting these recommendations, local authorities and EU services can pave the …

What should urban mobility workers know better?

A new report elaborates on the CIVITAS European Urban Mobility Labour Market Research about which skills and knowledge are needed by professionals working at and for urban planning authorities. The report showcases an analysis of the current status quo, trends, and developments of the urban mobility labor market, needs for knowledge and skills, the urban …

Overview of practices in the integration of passenger mobility and freight deliveries in urban areas

Urban transport has been one of the most crucial and challenging issues. Moreover, it is a catch-all term that discusses the ease and speed with which passengers and goods move around urban spaces. With cities getting more populated and crowded, new challenges for transportation that impact how to design and build urban locations appear. A …

Research: quantifying the impacts of the urban built environment on traffic carbon emissions

The configuration of the urban built environment is critical for promoting sustainability and achieving carbon neutrality. However, existing studies mostly use linear and spatial econometric models to investigate the relationship between urban built environments and traffic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions; in-depth studies exploring the heterogeneous impacts of related features on traffic CO2 emission by interpretive machine learning …