by Walther Ploos van Amstel
DHL is expanding its pioneering water-based delivery project in Berlin, launching a second solar-powered ship route along the Spree. The new route runs from Köpenick through several stops — including Rummelsburg Bay — to the Osthafen near the Oberbaumbrücke, with solar-powered DHL parcel stations at each stop. The first solar ship has been operating between …
Cargo bikes and light electric vehicles (LEVs) are widely promoted as sustainable alternatives for commercial transport. Yet despite supportive policies, technological improvements, and rising environmental pressure, adoption remains limited. The core barrier is not purely technical or economic. It is organizational. A recent study by researchers at the German Aerospace Center introduces a 12-month long-term …
When discussing urban logistics, the focus often lies on parcel deliveries to consumers—a trend that the rise of e-commerce has amplified. Yet, cities are also home to industrial zones with manufacturers and producers who have very different logistics needs. These areas depend on the timely delivery of bulky, perishable, or production-critical goods. Despite their importance, …
The KoMoDo roject in Berlin is an effort from the city of Berlin to take a step forward in making city logistics more city friendly. KoMoDo comes from ‘Kooperative Nutzung von Mikrodepots’. And, it’s all about collaboration.