Using MAMCA for evaluation of urban delivery fleets
Urban fulfillment: the battle for city shoppers
Research: analysis of long haul battery electric trucks in EU
A paper by the European Federation for Transport and Environment looks at the potential of battery electric heavy-duty trucking in the EU, in particular for the more difficult long-haul segment, by analyzing the technical feasibility, regulatory and market enablers and inhibitors, together with environmental impacts.
Hydrogen vehicles in city logistics: a TCO-analysis
A new paper by Sheffield University Management School progresses the discourse on hydrogen vehicles as viable strategic options for addressing sustainability concerns in city logistics, by undertaking a comprehensive total cost of ownership analysis. The outcomes from this study not only support the economic competitiveness of hydrogen vehicles but also analyze the implications of several future …
IFC: climate investment opportunities in cities
IFC (part of World Bank) estimates a cumulative climate investment opportunity of $29.4 trillion across six urban sectors in emerging market cities to 2030. The lion’s share of the opportunity is in green buildings ($24.7 trillion), covering both new constructions and retrofits, as cities race to accommodate their growing populations.
McKinsey about on line groceries: get big or get out!
Dachser Germany wins award for city logistics
Dachser Germany won an award for city logistics with its combination of micro hubs, electric delivery bikes, and trucks. The jury recognized that the emission-free solutions take into account both social and economic aspects and that these can also be implemented for other logistics service providers.
Research: framework to support collective decision making on urban freight
A new paper by the University of Bergamo (I) proposes a framework that supports the collection and classification of information about the features of a city relevant to urban freight. The information is organized in a framework of 28 different layers that are then stored in a Geographic Information System (GIS) tool to enable efficient data retrieval …