ULaaDS researchers Paul Plazier and Ward Rauws (University of Groningen) have published a report providing an overview of the most relevant trends and developments that are likely to shape last-mile city logistics in the 15 years to come.

City administrations are creating urban freight plans that outline a vision, targets, objectives and associated policy measures to realise more sustainable urban logistics. These plans often come as part of wider mobility plans or as stand-alone strategies or action plans. Sustainable urban logistics plan (SULP) guidelines are a policy support tool that facilitates policy assessment and decision-making in cities and assists them on their path towards reaching zero-emission logistics goals.

To inform these policies and guidelines as well as urban logistics practices, there is a need to better understand the potential pathways to a zero-emissions future for city logistics. In this trend report, Paul and Ward have identified themes that will shape last-mile urban logistics in cities in the years to come, and have included views from local logistics stakeholders active in the last mile to identify relevant trends and likely developments.

Before diving into the report, check out their teaser video which summarises the work behind the report (and features some quality acting performances from Paul and Ward)!

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