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Oct 24, 2019 Logistics | Responsibility

Interview: “More collaboration is needed in urban logistics”

More people, more efficiency, more sustainability: our rapidly changing cities are placing growing demands on urban logistics networks. Collaboration has never been more important, says Michael Browne, University of Gothenburg professor and co-editor of Urban Logistics: Management, Policy and Innovation in a Rapidly Changing Environment.

Sep 04, 2019 Logistics | Responsibility

City logistics: Car-free model city Ghent: a conceivable concept for German cities?

Thanks to a consistent mobility plan, the city centre of the Belgian city of Ghent has been car-free since 2017. To what extent can this scenario act as a model for large German metropolises? And what does this mean for parcel delivery?

Aug 05, 2019 Logistics | Responsibility

E-mobility: Recharging vehicle batteries on the road – a large-scale solution?

‘E-roads’ that charge electric vehicles as they drive are currently being tested around the world. Could the technology benefit delivery companies?

Jun 28, 2019 Logistics | Responsibility

Logistics: Micro-depots: successful solutions for last-mile sustainability

Tricycles, cargohoppers, micro-depots: the parcel delivery sector is employing a range of new concepts to reduce its environmental impact. A look at successful recent examples.

Jan 10, 2019 Logistics | Responsibility

Logistics: Sparking interest in electric trucks

Innovative projects across the globe show the drive towards carbon-free road freight is gathering momentum. But there are still challenges to overcome before electric trucks can truly disrupt the status quo.