Public and private actors in cities have embarked on a race to achieve net-zero carbon
emissions. However, parcel delivery in urban areas is booming, especially due to e …

This paper tackles the growing challenges in urban logistics by presenting an optimal
distribution network that integrates urban waterways and last-mile delivery, tailored for cities …

Purpose: The importance of urban logistics is on the rise. On the one hand, the population in
cities is growing due to urbanization processes. On the other hand, there is a significant …

Autonomous inland waterway transportation appears as a promising alternative to traditional
operational concepts as it promises considerable cost reduction and efficiency gains …

The efficiency of urban logistics is vital for economic prosperity and quality of life in cities.
However, rapid urbanization poses significant challenges, such as congestion, emissions …

The Amazon region has characteristics that point to logistical difficulties in meeting the
demands whose inspection goal is to contribute to the economic development of the craft …

This study considers an integrated water-and land-based transportation (IWLT) system for
waste collection. Research on the issue is motivated by increased heavy street movements …

The weirs in the Meuse river in the Netherlands are after 100 years end of technical lifetime.
As a consequence, Rijkswaterstaat is planning renovation or complete replacement. The …

This chapter considers the reasons in favour of the use of rail and water freight, followed by
the identification of examples of the use of these modes in urban logistics and a more …

After 6 years of studying at the Technology, Policy & Management faculty at Delft University
of technology, this thesis is the final step to complete the M. Sc. degree in Complex Systems …