by Walther Ploos van Amstel
The Dutch “Outlook City Logistics 2035” examines future challenges and opportunities for city logistics in the Netherlands, with a focus 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 …
A University of Southampton study found microscopic particles from specific brake pads can be more toxic than diesel exhaust. Researchers linked high copper content in some pads to increased lung toxicity. While vehicle pollution has been mainly associated with exhaust emissions, brake, tire, and road wear now contribute the majority of particulate matter emissions in …
To enhance customer satisfaction, e-retailers have prioritized last-mile e-grocery delivery services that incorporate time windows. However, the sustainability challenges associated with this approach necessitate an evaluation of its impact. A recent article aims to define a method for assessing the sustainability effects of time windows and apply it to a specific case study. Through desk …
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 …
In recent years, cities worldwide have grappled with last-mile logistics’ impact, particularly its contribution to urban traffic congestion and pollution. These dynamics have had significant environmental consequences, including noise, road safety concerns, and air pollution. As a result, both public and private sectors must adopt innovative solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of last-mile logistics …
Last-mile logistics is a pivotal component of modern supply chains, especially in retail. Despite its importance in ensuring prompt deliveries to end-users, it is often regarded as the most costly and inefficient segment of the logistics process. Beyond financial implications, last-mile logistics also presents significant environmental challenges and contributes to negative social externalities, affecting customer …
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 …
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 …
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 …
As societal challenges intensify and business practices shift, Helleke Heikkinen’s thesis encourages a fresh perspective on sustainability in last-mile delivery (LMD) and urban logistics. It calls upon managers, policymakers, and researchers to engage in collaborative discussions and adopt a paradoxical approach to sustainability. In an age of rapid urbanization and the rise of e-commerce, the …