CityLogistics

Geopost launches Geopost Vision, a new venture serving the future of mapping and mobility

Urban logistics is getting a digital upgrade. Geopost, Europe’s leading parcel delivery network, has launched Geopost Vision. This is a groundbreaking initiative that transforms its 65,000-vehicle fleet into a continent-wide street-level imaging platform. Turning Deliveries into Data Every day, Geopost’s delivery vans traverse over 2 billion kilometers annually across 22 European countries. Rather than letting …

Rethinking Plastics: A New Workbook to Transform University Teaching on Sustainability and Circularity

Universities across Europe face a growing challenge: how do we equip students, engineers, designers, economists, social scientists with the skills to navigate the environmental, economic, and social complexities of the plastics transition? As plastic production is expected to more than double by 2050, and recycling systems lag far behind, the need for systemic thinking has …

Construction: POLIS Calls for Integrated Transport and Sustainability in the EU’s Housing Strategy

As the European Commission prepares its new European Strategy for Housing Construction, POLIS has issued a clear and timely message: Europe cannot solve its housing challenges without integrating transport, sustainability, and regional cooperation into the heart of the strategy. POLIS welcomes the Commission’s ambition to strengthen Europe’s housing sector—not only as a driver of economic …

Mandatory Return Fees for Online Fashion? What the New Dutch Study Really Tells Us

A new government-commissioned study examines whether the Netherlands could introduce mandatory return charges for online clothing and the environmental impact that would have. While the concept seems simple, the findings are far more complex and highly relevant for e-commerce leaders. Returns: a structural and costly habit Free returns have become the norm: 71% of Dutch …

Europe’s ZE-Truck Crossroads: Why It Matters

The European truck industry stands at a critical turning point. Transitioning to zero-emission (ZE) trucks is no longer just a climate ambition. It has become central to preserving the sector’s long-term competitiveness. McKinsey identifies three interlinked pillars that must advance together: a competitive and broad ZE-truck offering, a robust charging and refueling infrastructure, and enabling …

ACEA Europe’s vans are falling behind. And that directly impacts city logistics

The electrification of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) is progressing far too slowly to meet Europe’s climate targets. That’s not just a policy issue—it’s something cities experience on the ground every day. Despite growing manufacturer investment and an expanding range of electric models, real-world adoption is lagging. ACEA’s new position paper makes it clear: at the …

Parcel Lockers InPost: Polish Logic, Dutch Illusions

In Poland, parcel lockers are as standard as ATMs. Some 25,000 units cover the country; at supermarkets, between apartment blocks, on busy street corners. Enter a code, the door clicks open, done. InPost, the yellow icon of Polish e-commerce, turned lockers into national infrastructure. CEO Rafal Brzoska already believed in 2009 that home delivery was …

Battery-electric trucks, collaboration, and charging infrastructure: insights for the freight transition

Battery-electric trucks (BETs) are widely seen as a core pathway to decarbonising heavy-duty road freight, but large-scale adoption remains difficult. A recent study examines how collaborative logistics, smart routing, and targeted policies can accelerate BET deployment for trucks used in middle-mile and long-haul operations—while managing costs and operational constraints. The research combines a new electric …

Safer trucks, fewer victims: what London’s Direct Vision Standard means for road freight

London is showing that safer trucks save lives. New data released during Road Safety Week confirms that the city’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for heavy goods vehicles is driving a dramatic improvement in safety for vulnerable road users. Since DVS was introduced in 2019, deaths and serious injuries involving pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists in collisions …

Energy Parity Will Decide Who Wins the Future of Electric Trucking

The debate surrounding the Total Cost of Ownership of electric trucks typically revolves around one question: when will electric driving be as cost-effective as diesel? But that’s not the real contest. The actual competitive battle is about energy parity: who drives on cheap, reliable electricity and who doesn’t. That’s where a divide is emerging that …