The rise of research into shared mobility systems reflects emerging challenges, such as
rising traffic congestion, rising oil prices and rising environmental concern. The operations …

Due to the complexity and the magnitude of optimisation models that appeared in
sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), the use of meta-heuristic algorithms as …

In light of the increasing importance of last-mile delivery (LMD) and the associated high
costs, air pollution, and logistical challenges, research on sustainable LMD is highly …

The challenges of simultaneous profit maximization and environmental or social externality
mitigation need to be urgently addressed by companies. Accordingly, attention to the …

Sustainable and energy efficient transport of passengers and goods has become a major
concern of policy makers worldwide. This paper examines the existence of policies and …

Background: The ramifications of climate change are rampant: All stakeholders must act
effectively and swiftly. Unsustainable and increased urbanization adds additional strain on …

The e-commerce industry has experienced significant growth in the past decade, particularly
post-COVID. To accommodate such growth, the parcel delivery sector has also grown …

Abstract An Urban Consolidation Centre (UCC) can decrease the number of freight vehicles
and their mileage in urban areas. In practice, however, UCCs often rely on subsidies and …

Freight carriers, receivers and citizens in the inner-city area suffer the most from issues
impacting last mile delivery due to exacerbated traffic congestion, limited parking and …

The delivery of parcels in city centers is nowadays a topical issue and a major challenge for
the local authorities. In this paper, we tackle the parcels distribution network in the city of …