Tag «city logistics»

Smart Curbside Management: Flexible Parking for Efficient Last-Mile Delivery

Aligning parking policy with real-world driver behavior—through flexible sessions, smarter pricing, and optional reservations—can significantly improve curbside efficiency and reduce delivery friction. Urban planners and transport policymakers should consider these insights when modernizing curbside management to support sustainable and efficient last-mile delivery. Urban logistics professionals know all too well the challenges of finding parking for …

Why Sustainable Logistics in Norway Still Means ‘Clean’, Not ‘Less’

In Norway, sustainable logistics is shaped by two different and often conflicting narratives—those of public authorities and businesses. While both reference sustainability, they focus on various aspects of it. Public narratives show awareness of the three “grand narratives” of sustainable logistics: decarbonization, collective logistics, and the low-mobility society. However, public authorities mostly adopt a passive …

Why Transport Companies Need Better Grip on Drivers. Especially in the City

Transport is becoming more complex daily, from electrification and an aging workforce to stricter regulations and rising customer expectations. Companies that want to stay ahead must gain better control over their people and fleet. Most of the Time is Spent In the City Even though drivers might cover 80% of their distance on highways, they …

Urban expansion and displacement of business: multi-story construction as an answer

Land scarcity near major Dutch cities is becoming a serious challenge for governments, developers, and occupiers—especially for businesses involved in last-mile logistics and local services. These “caring businesses” are essential for maintaining urban life, yet they’re increasingly pushed out by housing development and the repurposing of commercial areas. As urban populations grow and land becomes …

Strategic dimensions in the design of city logistics networks

The strategic design of city logistics networks is fundamental to enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Key dimensions of this strategic design include network structure, mode selection, fleet composition, governance, service design, regulatory adaptation, and digital infrastructure. The network is determined by balancing high service standards, economic efficiency, optimized network configuration, and market responsiveness. Network Structure …

On track for sustainable logistics: integrating rail freight into London’s deliveries

Study commissioned by Cross River Partnership (CRP) and Impact on Urban Health explores the potential of using existing station infrastructure in Southwark and Lambeth to support sustainable rail-based freight deliveries into Central London. Building on CRP’s 2022 Rail Freight in London Feasibility Study, it identifies areas needing further evidence, particularly regarding station suitability for freight operations. The study …

What Hamburg can teach about smarter cities: lessons from the MOVE21 Project

How can cities become cleaner, more efficient, and better connected? Hamburg’s MOVE21 project offers some inspiring answers. In collaboration with the Bezirksamt Altona, the project has developed a Best Practice Manual that examines real-world examples of neighborhood hubs—multifunctional spaces that bring together logistics, mobility, and even social services. Whether placed in existing buildings or public …

What is the city logistics van of the future?

The light commercial vehicle, or delivery van, is the workhorse of both companies and the self-employed in the economy. And with good reason: it is a multifunctional and flexible mode of transport and compared to (smaller) trucks and cars it is also cheap to buy and use. Moreover, a ‘lighter’ drivers license B is sufficient to drive …

Can housing and logistics activities be in the same neighborhood?

ChatGPT said: Combining housing and logistics activities in the same neighborhood is possible, but it requires careful planning and design to ensure livability, safety, and efficiency. High-performance and low-impact supply chains benefit from the presence of logistics facilities in proximity to goods’ destinations. ‘Proximity logistics’ is the development of logistics facilities in high-demand areas, which …

The city is the new battleground for food retailers

The city is the new battleground for food retailers. This playing field is constantly expanding due to population growth and the increasing number of workers, students, and tourists in urban areas. These consumers are a diverse group with different consumption patterns compared to traditional families who do their grocery shopping weekly. Cities are characterized by …