by Walther Ploos van Amstel
De Fietskoerier and Cargo Velo are merging. The combined company becomes Belgium’s largest bicycle courier operation: roughly 50 (part-time) couriers on the road, projected revenue well above one million euros, and a combined distance cycled of more than 250,000 kilometers a year. Two pioneers of sustainable city logistics are turning into a logistics player of …
Urban mobility transitions are crucial for mitigating climate change and enhancing urban quality of life. Cargo bikes (CBs) offer a sustainable alternative to motorized vehicles thanks to their lower carbon footprint, space efficiency, and ability to reduce air and noise pollution. Cargo bike sharing (CB-sharing) promotes adoption by eliminating purchase and maintenance costs, though individuals …
Dutch Cycloon is stopping its parcel delivery service, resulting in 440 employees losing their jobs. The parcel market has been under pressure for some time. Cycloon says it can no longer compete in that market, pointing to rising costs due to inflation and competitors that could become more sustainable and grow faster. Cycloon (and its …