Revolutionising Urban Logistics Planning within ULaaDS through SUMPs and SULPs
By Hassan Hussin, Dr. Susanne Boehler-Baedeker, Katy Huaylla, and Goekce Demiral (Rupprecht Consult) Through a comprehensive exploration of the ULaaDS project’s guidelines, methods, and policy recommendations, the Rupprecht Consult team illuminates the path towards a more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive urban logistics system. They underline …
Navigating Urban Logistics: The importance of adopting a Human-Centric Approach
By Mina Saghafian and Howard Weir (TØI) In the ever-evolving landscape of logistics, the seamless flow of goods and services is not solely dependent on technical systems but is deeply intertwined with human interactions and social dynamics. In this insight, ULaaDS members Mina Saghafian and …
Redefining urban space: the hidden impact of logistics in cities
ULaaDS members Delphine Pernot and Howard Weir (TØI), delve into the complex interplay between urban logistics and city space utilisation. They examine the challenges and conflicts arising from the use of urban space for logistics activities, such as parking and traffic congestion, and their impact …
Finding the Right Space for Urban Logistics: a Framework for Open Parcel Locker Systems
As urban spaces evolve, integrating parcel lockers has become crucial, especially with the booming e-commerce sector. Our new publication, developed by Bax & Company, with valuable insights from Gemeente Groningen, and the University of Groningen, addresses the rapid expansion of these services and their impact …
Transforming Urban Logistics and Mobility: Exploring the Journeys of the ULaaDS Satellite Cities
In this new collaborative insight report, the four ULaaDS satellite cities – Rome, Edinburgh, Bergen, and Alba Iulia – present their current projects and challenges in urban logistics and mobility, their experiences and lessons learned during the last few years in the project, as well …
Learning from the Implementation of Urban Logistics Pilots in European Cities: Insights from Domien Stubbe of VIL
An interview with Domien Stubbe – Vlaams Instituut Voor de Logistick VZW (VIL) Domien Stubbe, a Project Leader at VIL, shares his insights on the implementation of urban logistics pilots in the ULaaDS Lighthouse cities. He details how the pilots in Mechelen, Bremen, and Groningen …
Two Urban Logistics solutions for the last-mile delivery problem
By Anna Keim (Miebach Consulting), and Nacho Sarrió & Víctor Ferran (Bax & Company). The rapid growth of e-commerce, the on-demand economy, and the associated surge in shipments, are escalating traffic and environmental pollution in cities. This reinforces the need for new and effective urban …
Low and zero-carbon vehicles for urban last-mile deliveries
By Melanie Troppe & Günther Illek (IFZ), and Lorena Axinte & Nacho Sarrió (Bax & Company). Low and zero-carbon vehicles are a key element of most sustainable urban last-mile logistics solutions today and are gaining more and more presence and relevance. In this ULaaDS insight, …
Business and Operating Models for Sustainable Urban Freight Transport
By Paul Buijs (University of Groningen), and Lorena Axinte & Nacho Sarrió (Bax & Company). Research and development in urban freight transport is generating vast amounts of new on-demand and sustainable solutions. These include new types of urban freight facilities, vehicle technology, and ICT. Without …
Data-driven decision support tools for Urban Freight Transport (UFT) planning
By Philipp Müller, Daniela Kirsch, & Sandra Jankowski (Fraunhofer IML), and Nacho Sarrió & Lorena Axinte (Bax & Company). Urban areas are melting pots of a multitude of interests. If we look at Urban Freight Transport (UFT), it’s clear that many different stakeholder demands need …
