817. Evaluating Sustainable Last-Mile Logistics: Barriers, Solutions, and Readiness Metrics
Invited abstract in session TC-59: Innovations for a Greener City and Sustainable Urban Logistics I, stream Transportation.
Tuesday, 12:30-14:00Room: Liberty 1.14
Authors (first author is the speaker)
| 1. | Jorge Bandeira
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| University of Aveiro | |
| 2. | Eloisa Macedo
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| Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro |
Abstract
As part of the SPOTLOG Interreg Europe Project, a survey was conducted to understand stakeholders perspectives concerning barriers, challenges and potential solutions for sustainable last-mile deliveries (SLMDs). With 95 valid responses from different professional sectors, results show cycle logistics, e-vehicles, micro-hubs and shared delivery systems enhance efficiency and reduce last-mile logistics impact. Moreover, results suggest community cooperation and infrastructure development are key to enabling sustainable delivery practices. We then propose a novel framework for assessing regional readiness for SLMDs through the development of a Regional Readiness Level for SLMDs (RRSLMD) indicator. Recognising the growing importance of efficient and SLMDs, particularly in the face of increasing e-commerce and urbanisation, the need for a standardized metric to evaluate a region's preparedness for SLMD practices seems relevant. The proposed RRSLMD indicator consolidates a set of measures, encompassing key dimensions such as infrastructure (e.g., charging stations, micro-consolidation centers), policy frameworks (e.g., regulations, incentives), technology adoption (e.g., electric vehicles, smart logistics platforms), and consumer awareness (e.g., acceptance of alternative delivery methods). A practical tool was designed to empower regions to understand and evaluate their current status, identify improvement areas, and benchmark progress towards achieving SLMDs.
Keywords
- Transportation
- Sustainable Development
- Logistics
Status: accepted
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