Urban Logistics
Urban Logistics
Optimizing logisitcs and distribution of goods and services within urban areas
Purpose of supporting startups
Promote innovation and improve efficiency of transportation
What are clean vehicles?
Those with lower emissions, that use alternative fuel sources
Ones that have a smaller negative impact on the environment
What are logistics hubs?
delivery spaces that are strategically located to reduce deliveries/Vehicles
Program helps startups work with Correos to create new postal services
Lehnica Changer Challenge
Purpose of urban logistics
Improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact
Main purpose of curbside management
Optimization of space utilization
What are off hour deliveries?
Delivery of goods outside traditional business hours (7 am and 8 pm)
What are low and zero emission zones?
Zones where only the vehicles that meet certain standards can enter (the ones with low or zero emissions)
Barcelona plan that wants to reduce delivery emissions and make it easier for people to pick up their online purchases?
Municipal Strategy for Urban Distribution of Goods
Segments or areas inclused within urban logistics
Managing delivery vehicles, route planning and warehousing.
Examples of support given (min 2)
-incubator and accelerator programs
-financial incentives and subsidies (tax credits, grants, and subsidies)
-mentorship
-office space
Whats the main purpose of off-hur deliveries?
Reduce congestion and improve traffic flow
Main objective of low/zero emission zones
Reduce CO2 and NO2 emissions
What is the main purpose of Seattle's Urban Freight Lab?
Develop solutions for businesses delivering goods in urban settings and to help cities manage limited curb and parking space.
What does B2B stands for?
B2B stands for business-to-business
What are curbside delivery zones?
Designated areas to load and unload to avoid congestion and improve safety
What are some tools and resources involved in the off hour iniciative?
GPS: track and optimize delivery
Partnerships
Incentives: tax credits, grants, subsidies
What are the main challenges of the implementation of low and zero emission zones?
Resistance due to ideas that it limits freedom of movement
Implementation costs
Technical/administartive challenges
What vehicles are used for last-mile delivery in Montreal's "Colibri" project?
Cargo bikes or small electric vehicles are used for the final leg of the delivery route
B2C stands for business-to-consumer
What is the Lehnica Changer Challenge?
Program created to incentive the development of new products and services in the postal sector.
Regarding clean delivery, what are the subsidies for?
E-vans and E-trucks
What does the success of urban logistics hubs depends on?
Location, design and management (accessibility), but not too close to residential areas.
Accommodate a range of delivery sizes, with loading and unloading space.
What was one major result of Montreal's "Colibri" pilot project?
Only one truck was required instead of the five that were previously needed. Operating costs were also reduced by 30 to 40 percent.