Ask the Author: "The Final Frontier of Urban Logistics: Tackling the Last Metres"

15:00 CEST

In this 30-minute online presentation and question and answer session, author John Pritchard presents the findings of the latest ITF report, "The Final Frontier of Urban Logistics: Tackling the Last Metres".

This project examines various options for tackling the final step in the logistics chain. Last-mile deliveries are critical, but how can parcels efficiently and securely travel from the delivery vehicle, package locker or local drop-off location to the recipient's front door? These very last metres are the final frontier for urban deliveries. The rise of e-commerce has increased the number of deliveries in already crowded cities. Accommodating this growing demand in ways that are both sustainable and socially acceptable is a critical challenge for cities. Proposed solutions include porters, bicycle deliveries and automated delivery pods. Download the report: https://www.itf-oecd.org/final-frontier-urban-logistics.

Download the report: https://www.itf-oecd.org/final-frontier-urban-logistics

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