Modelling alternative distribution set-ups for fragmented last mile transport: Towards more efficient and sustainable urban freight transport

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bram Kin ◽  
Joeri Spoor ◽  
Sara Verlinde ◽  
Cathy Macharis ◽  
Tom Van Woensel
Keyword(s):  
Freight Transport ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Alternative Distribution ◽  
Last Mile ◽  
Urban Freight Transport

scholarly journals A Conceptual Model Based on the Activity System and Transportation System for Sustainable Urban Freight Transport

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5642
Author(s):  
Demostenis Ramos Cassiano ◽  
Bruno Vieira Bertoncini ◽  
Leise Kelli de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Transportation System ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Activity System ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Last Mile ◽  
Urban Freight Transport ◽  
Cyclical Process ◽  
Last Mile Delivery

Urban freight transport (UFT) is simultaneously responsible for maintaining the urban lifestyle and the negative externalities impacting urban areas, necessitating strategies that promote sustainable urban freight transport (SUFT). In addition, the stakeholders and geographic factors involved in UFT impose specific concerns in the planning and operation stages of SUFT. Therefore, this paper proposes a model addressing sustainable last-mile delivery considering the relationship between the activity system, transportation system, and stakeholders involved in UFT. Based on the literature review, we identified UFT planning procedures to achieve SUFT. In a cyclical process, these procedures were considered on the proposed model, integrating freight transport planning with urban planning to develop SUFT and, consequently, sustainable cities.

scholarly journals Sustainable Vehicles-Based Alternatives in Last Mile Distribution of Urban Freight Transport: A Systematic Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cintia Oliveira ◽  
Renata Albergaria De Mello Bandeira ◽  
George Vasconcelos Goes ◽  
Daniel Schmitz Gonçalves ◽  
Márcio D’Agosto
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Last Mile ◽  
Urban Freight Transport

scholarly journals Accessibility analysis for Urban Freight Transport with Electric Vehicles

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
Filippo Carrese ◽  
Chiara Colombaroni ◽  
Gaetano Fusco
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Accessibility Analysis ◽  
Urban Freight Transport

scholarly journals An Overview of Problems and Solutions for Urban Freight Transport in Brazilian Cities

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leise Oliveira ◽  
Betty Barraza ◽  
Bruno Bertocini ◽  
Cassiano Isler ◽  
Dannúbia Pires ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Freight Transport ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Urban Freight Transport ◽  
Problems And Solutions

scholarly journals Different Charging Strategies for Electric Vehicle Fleets in Urban Freight Transport

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13080
Author(s):  
Bram Kin ◽  
Meike Hopman ◽  
Hans Quak
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Personnel Costs ◽  
Urban Freight Transport ◽  
Feasible Alternative ◽  
Reservation System ◽  
Operational Constraints ◽  
Charging Stations ◽  
Charging Strategy

The transition from diesel-driven urban freight transport towards more electric urban freight transport turns out to be challenging in practice. A major concern for transport operators is how to find a reliable charging strategy for a larger electric vehicle fleet that provides flexibility based on different daily mission profiles within that fleet, while also minimizing costs. This contribution assesses the trade-off between a large battery pack and opportunity charging with regard to costs and operational constraints. Based on a case study with 39 electric freight vehicles that have been used by a parcel delivery company and a courier company in daily operations for over a year, various scenarios have been analyzed by means of a TCO analysis. Although a large battery allows for more flexibility in planning, opportunity charging can provide a feasible alternative, especially in the case of varying mission profiles. Additional personnel costs during opportunity charging can be avoided as much as possible by a well-integrated charging strategy, which can be realized by a reservation system that minimizes the risk of occupied charging stations and a dense network of charging stations.

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