Business Improvement Districts as important influencers for changing to sustainable urban freight
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2019.102558
Abstract: Abstract This paper explores the ways in which Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) can promote initiatives that lead to more sustainable urban goods movements in urban areas. The qualitative research was conducted by studying eight BIDs… read more here.
Keywords: freight; improvement districts; sustainable urban; urban freight ... See more keywords
A multi-perspective analysis for the better understanding of urban freight transport challenges and opportunities in Montevideo
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cstp.2020.11.005
Abstract: Abstract Population growth has been followed by an increase in the share of residents in urban centers, in developed countries as well as in the least developed. These areas of high population density generate an… read more here.
Keywords: multi perspective; freight transport; perspective analysis; urban freight ... See more keywords
Sustainable urban freight transport in megacities in emerging markets
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2017.03.011
Abstract: Abstract Megacities in emerging markets are a relatively new phenomenon. The size of these cities combined with the high growth rates provides substantial sustainability challenges. Urban freight transport (UFT) contributes to these challenges. Despite its… read more here.
Keywords: megacities emerging; emerging markets; freight transport; urban freight ... See more keywords
Understanding barriers and enablers of electric vehicles in urban freight transport: Addressing stakeholder needs in Turkey
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2021.102794
Abstract: Abstract Electric Freight Vehicles (EFVs) have a strong potential for urban freight transport and city logistics. Depending on the way electricity is produced, the deployment of EFVs could significantly reduce exhaust emissions and noise pollution… read more here.
Keywords: freight; understanding barriers; urban freight; adoption ... See more keywords
Minimization of urban freight distribution lifecycle CO2e emissions: Results from an optimization model and a real-world case study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2018.06.010
Abstract: Abstract This research models urban freight distribution services lifecycle CO2e emissions. A lifecycle emissions minimization model for the fleet size and composition problem is presented and applied to a real-world case study. The model explicitly… read more here.
Keywords: co2e emissions; urban freight; freight distribution; lifecycle co2e ... See more keywords
Integrated decision-making framework for urban freight logistics policy-making
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DOI: 10.1016/j.trd.2019.05.006
Abstract: Abstract The urban freight logistics policy-making process takes place in a complex environment and presents numerous challenges, such as difficult trade-offs between the objectives of various stakeholders, unclear problem ownership, and a lack of data… read more here.
Keywords: policy making; urban freight; decision making; urban logistics ... See more keywords
Smart city for sustainable urban freight logistics
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2021.1893970
Abstract: ABSTRACT Sustainability has become an important objective of city logistics management. Smart city, being a technology and data driven paradigm for a city’s sustainable development, has entailed new research opportunities from different perspectives. It is… read more here.
Keywords: city; city sustainable; sustainable urban; urban freight ... See more keywords
Logistics of Zoning, Zoning for Logistics: Toward Healthy and Equitable Development for Urban Freight
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DOI: 10.1080/01944363.2025.2515134
Abstract: Abstract Problem, research strategy, and findings Warehousing and distribution center (W&D) expansion has raised concerns about the disproportionate exposure of nearby communities to freight traffic and its resulting health consequences. While local governments wield several… read more here.
Keywords: zoning zoning; logistics zoning; zoning actions; development ... See more keywords
Managing urban freight electrification: spatial insights into battery electric truck delivery demand
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DOI: 10.1080/17538947.2025.2577293
Abstract: Abstract The operational effectiveness of battery electric trucks (BETs) – a promising solution for mitigating the environmental impacts of urban freight—hinges on their spatiotemporal delivery patterns. Leveraging high-resolution GPS trajectory data from 2,652 BETs operating… read more here.
Keywords: battery electric; urban freight; delivery; delivery demand ... See more keywords
A New Indicator for Measuring Efficiency in Urban Freight Transportation: Defining and Implementing the OEEM (Overall Equipment Effectiveness for Mobility)
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DOI: 10.3390/app14020779
Abstract: Urban freight transportation is the activity that has the greatest impact on urban areas in terms of sustainability and livability, and it is, therefore, necessary to reduce its impact. Currently, there is a lack of… read more here.
Keywords: overall equipment; methodology; efficiency; equipment effectiveness ... See more keywords
A Method for the Evaluation of Urban Freight Transport Models as a Tool for Improving the Delivery of Sustainable Urban Transport Policy
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DOI: 10.3390/su11061535
Abstract: The article presents a method which helps local authorities to evaluate urban freight transport models. Given the complex requirements for input data and the inability to supply them for most cities, a proper quantitative evaluation… read more here.
Keywords: freight transport; transport; urban freight; method ... See more keywords