Urban Logistics

Urban logistics refers to the effective and sustainable transportation of goods within urban areas, encompassing the complete supply chain from the point of arrival to the end consumer: the collection, transportation, and distribution of essential products for everyday life, including food, clothing, and construction supplies, while also managing returns and waste.

Road network delivery index

Urban deliveries are the invisible backbone of city life, yet they face growing challenges like congestion, parking restrictions, emissions regulations, and limited space, that make last-mile logistics slower, costlier, and less sustainable. The Road network delivery index project, funded by Innosuisse and developed with Interface Transport and CLES, aims to change that, by developing an innovative GIS-based decision-support tool that measures the “deliverability” of city road networks, in other words, how easily goods can move from one location to shops and homes. By integrating data on traffic, infrastructure, parking, emissions, and accessibility, the tool identifies bottlenecks and visualizes how well different parts of a city support freight activity. Beyond technical insight, the project helps public authorities and planners design more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable delivery systems. It contributes to climate goals, reduces congestion and pollution, and supports fair access to urban services across neighbourhoods, turning logistics performance into a lens for smarter, more liveable cities.

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