Sustainability in parcel delivery is a growing area of interest, especially for third-party
logistics providers (3PLs). The recent increase of urban population is directly related to the …

Purpose In the recent decades, research and industry on city logistics have tried to seek for
environment-friendly solutions that are efficient enough to satisfy both society and suppliers' …

The recent growth of e-Commerce has induced an increasing freight demand, which could
lead to negative externalities, in particular in urban areas. To foster sustainable …

During the last years, e-commerce has grown rapidly. As a result, the number of parcel
deliveries in urban areas is increasing, which affects the inner-city traffic and leads to …

Freight transport has an important impact on urban welfare. It is estimated to be responsible
for 25% of CO2 emissions and up to 50% of particles matters generated by the transport …

In recent years, the role of freight transportation and parcel delivery in urban areas has
increased, supporting the economic and social development of cities. At the same time, the …

The paper assesses the environmental footprint of last-mile distribution logistics operations
through the application of a life cycle analysis method (LCA). The environmental impacts of …

Abstract Purpose Electric freight vehicles (EFVs) are one of the solutions to improve city
logistics' sustainability. EFVs, that are electric powered light and heavy vehicles with a …

This article presents a feasibility analysis on photovoltaic (PV)-powered electric vehicles
(EVs) by considering the technological and economic aspects involved. The analysis is …

The worldwide trend of urbanization, the rising needs of individuals, and the continuous
growth of e-commerce lead to increasing urban delivery activities, which are a substantial …