E-commerce is still a strong growing segment with fierce competition among parcel delivery
service providers. To stay ahead of the competitors innovation is necessary. Currently …

Over the last decade, e-commerce has spurred the growth in parcel lockers. This relatively
new phenomenon has the potential to significantly impact different aspects of the traditional …

In Europe, shopping habits have changed fast during the last decade and a high percentage
of consumers now shop online. E-commerce for physical goods generates a significant …

Current growth in e-commerce and online sales has confronted companies with major
logistical challenges arising in the area of last mile distribution. Small order quantities, the …

In the Netherlands, as in many other densely populated countries, home delivery is the
dominant way of delivering online ordered parcels. This is mainly because big retail …

Stationary parcel lockers have established as useful delivery options, especially for those
households where nobody is at home during typical parcel delivery times. However, having …

Surges in e-commerce sales represent a huge challenge for urban freight transport. Parcel
lockers constitute a valid solution for addressing the challenges home deliveries imply. In …

The last-mile in the courier express parcel (CEP) sector is the most challenging part of the
overall transport chain. This is, among other reasons, because many recipients are not at …

The past few years have been characterised by the emergence and the growth of B2C e-
commerce in both developed and emerging countries (eMarketer, 2015). This phenomenon …

E-commerce is a sector in continual growth in all countries and, in particular, the increase in
B2C (Business to Consumer) e-commerce market has important effects on last-mile …