FAQ
What makes urban logistics different from traditional last-mile delivery?
It integrates upstream considerations such as inbound consolidation, trans-load at city hubs, and multimodal first-mile legs rather than treating the last mile as a stand-alone parcel drop.
How is performance measured?
Key KPIs include on-time delivery, drop density (stops per route), grams-CO₂ per parcel, vehicle fill-rate, and failed-delivery ratio.
Why are micro-hubs critical?
Locating inventory closer to consumers reduces stem mileage, enables smaller electric vehicles, and supports midday cut-offs for same-day delivery without highway congestion risk.
Which vehicle types dominate urban fleets?
Electric vans and cargo bikes handle parcels and small pallets; compressed-natural-gas and bio-LNG trucks cover heavier B2B pallets; pilot tests with hydrogen fuel-cell trucks are under way for 2026 deployments.
How do cities influence urban-logistics design?
Access regulations (LEZ, noise curfews, curbside booking), infrastructure (charging stations, bike lanes), and incentives (tax breaks for clean vehicles) directly shape fleet choices, hub locations, and delivery windows.