September 2021 brought something of a milestone to the smart mobility movement. Historically, Germany’s legendary IAA was a celebration of the automotive industry. Held in Frankfurt, it attracted petrolheads from all over the world who wanted a first-hand glimpse at the state of the industry. However, times have changed, and the IAA has evolved with it.
Topic: last-mile-delivery
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IAA 2021: Shaping the Future of Mobility
By Joe Appleton on Sep 21, 2021 3:45:51 PM
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Smart Mobility
Last-Mile Delivery
Last-Mile Logistics
Urban Mobility
Autonomous Vehicles
Future Mobility
München
Ride-Sharing
IAA 2021
Munich
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Last Mile Delivery Solutions in Smart Cities and Communities
By Jon Glasco on Jul 19, 2018 2:33:00 PM
Innovation in last mile freight and parcel delivery solutions could yield significant benefits for cities by reducing traffic congestion in urban centers, improving public health by lessening greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and contributing to the success of sustainable urban economies.
What is Last Mile Delivery?
From a manufacturer's plant or warehouse or a supplier or retailer location, the last mile of delivery is the final stage in the shipping process, culminating with arrival of a package or goods at a customer's destination.
Last-mile delivery and associated services are provided by established freight transport companies, courier firms, independent drivers and couriers, click-and-collect retailers, self-service parcel lockers, and postal service destination hubs. Delivery vehicles in the last mile include diesel and gas-powered trucks and vans, electric trucks, pushcarts, pedal carts, bicycles and robotic vehicles (in pilot projects). Due to the steady growth of e-commerce, the number of delivery vehicles and the volume of deliveries and locations have dramatically increased. In addition, the market for urban delivery services is undergoing an evolution with independent drivers and new entrants competing with traditional courier firms.
Topics:
Delivery Solutions
Traffic Reduction
Freight Transport
Freight Corridor
Last-Mile Delivery
Last-Mile Logistics
Distribution Center
Urban Freight Transport
Autonomous Ground Vehicles
ImagineCargo
Cargohopper