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The impacts of alternative last mile delivery networks: Exploring the options besides zero emission technology

The impacts of alternative last mile delivery networks: Exploring the options besides zero emission technology

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Decarbonisation of urban logistics is a pressing issue. About one third of the freight-related CO2 emissions in the Netherlands relates to urban logistics, consisting of both vans and trucks. Although electrification is a feasible solution, delivery models that not only focus on reducing the carbon footprint, but also the spatial footprint are important. A one-to-one replacement of diesel vehicles with electric vehicles does not reduce urban logistics' spatial footprint in densifying cities nor the delivery vans' perceived nuisance. This paper examines the impact of alternative delivery models in the parcel- and home delivery segment in four future scenarios on CO2 emissions, vehicle kilometres and number and type of vehicles used (2030). Analyses are based on data from three companies in a large metropolitan region in the Netherlands. The results show the impact of vehicles fleets electrification, transhipment in consolidation points and a network of pickup points. This study illustrates that developing alternative last mile networks can result in a decrease in vehicle (van) movements, and with that a serious decrease in emissions. The implications of the results on the carbon footprint, urban space usage and costs for companies are discussed.

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OrganisatieHAN University of Applied Sciences
AfdelingAcademie Organisatie en Ontwikkeling
LectoraatLogistiek en Allianties
Gepubliceerd inResearch in Transportation Business & Management Vol. 2025, Uitgave: 59, Pagina: 101303
Datum2025-01-30
TypeArtikel
TaalOnbekend

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