Does a Mobile Depot Make Urban Deliveries Faster, More Sustainable and More Economically Viable: Results of a Pilot Test in Brussels

Verlinde, Sara; Macharis, Cathy; Milan, Lauriane; Kin, Bram

doi:10.1016/j.trpro.2014.11.027

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“…They are particularly suited for urban goods distribution, for last mile deliveries associated to short distances or incorporated in innovative logistics systems, such as microconsolidation centers (demonstrated in London [13]) or mobile depots (e.g. in Brussels [14]). A good example of the use of cargo bikes is implemented in Paris, with an increasing number of cargo bikes for last mile deliveries [15], which has led to a strong growth of this niche market [16].…”

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Evaluating the impacts of using cargo cycles on urban logistics: integrating traffic, environmental and operational boundaries

Melo

Baptista

2017

Eur. Transp. Res. Rev.

126

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Introduction European Commission has promoted actions and policies with the aim of reducing the negative impacts on traffic and environment caused by city logistics. One increasingly popular measure is the use of cargo bikes in city logistics due to their improved energy efficiency, lower emissions and lower traffic disturbance. The paper assess the impacts of electric cargo bikes, from a public policy perspective and, simultaneously, taking into account variables that cover the urban logistics operators' interests. Under a public policy perspective, the considered variables evaluate mobility, environmental impacts and indirectly, the quality of life. In terms of private interests, the studied variables cover costs levels (operation and driving) and efficiency. This evaluation aims at clarifying if electric cargo bikes can indeed represent a sustainable mobility policy under specific boundaries, by leading to better environmental and social impacts and not hindering the operational efficiency of urban logistics activities. Methods For that purpose, the measurement of the traffic key performance indicators, as well as of Well-to-Wheel energy and CO 2 emission savings is performed allowing to quantify mobility, reliability and operational efficiency indicators. Several scenarios related with the introduction of electric cargo bikes replacing conventional vans were assessed and evaluated in order to compare the effects of different market shares in the mobility of the studied area located in Porto (Portugal). Acknowledging the short distance range of cargo bikes, the simulation is carried out and an estimation of the total transportation cost is performed, which includes transport and emission cost when the vehicle is driving, emission cost while idling and labor cost. Results The main conclusion is that cargo bikes can replace up to 10% of the conventional vans in areas with maximum linear distances of about 2 km, without changing the overall network efficiency. Additionally, urban logistics WTW CO 2 emission impacts can be reduced by up to 73%, which represents 746 kg of CO 2 avoided emissions. Furthermore, the introduction of electric cargo bikes in urban logistics activities has positive effects for all the vehicle categories and all the scenarios, reaching up to 25% of reductions in external costs. Conclusions As a result, cargo bikes implemented at the appropriate spatial scale within the city can be a sustainable solution for urban logistics, depending on a prior delimitation of the conditions and adequate implementation strategy, to guarantee that it actually leads to improvements in terms of mobility, environment, energy, running costs and externalities.

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Evaluating the impacts of using cargo cycles on urban logistics: integrating traffic, environmental and operational boundaries

Melo

Baptista

2017

Eur. Transp. Res. Rev.

126

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“…Decision-makers may thus consider a combination of diff erent alternatives/measures to deal with the diff erent stakeholders' objectives. Verlinde et al (2014) applied the MAMCA to research when a mobile depot for last-mile deliveries and fi rst-mile pick-ups could become profi table and how stakeholders would be impacted. A mobile depot is a trailer fi tted with a loading dock, warehousing facilities and an offi ce.…”

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The Multi Actor Multi Criteria Analysis framework

Macharis¹,

Baudry²

2018

Decision-Making for Sustainable Transport and Mobility

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“…Thus, a constant flow of vans between the city and the outskirts was avoided. The test allowed a 24% decrease in CO2 emissions and up to a 78% decrease in NOx emissions, while maintaining a comparable level of service [Verlinde et al, 2014]. The costs are higher, however, but may still be optimised.…”

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Freight transport in Brussels and its impact on road traffic?

Lebeau¹,

Macharis²

2016

brussels

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The text is a facsimile of the print edition. Licence CC BYNumber 80, October 20 th 2014. ISSN 2031-0293 Car traffic is one of the biggest problems faced by sustainable development in the Brussels Region. While the debate regarding the use of cars in the city is important, noise pollution caused by goods vehicles is mentioned much less often. They are responsible for 25% of CO2 emissions, 33% of PM2.5 emissions and up to 32% of PM10 emissions caused by road transport in the capital. Given that a significant increase in freight transport is predicted, it is necessary to examine this lesser known aspect of mobility in Brussels. The aim of this article is therefore to establish a diagnosis of freight transport in Brussels. The different available sources are brought together in order to better understand the sector's dynamics. Some of the solutions implemented in the Region to improve the sustainability of delivery operations are also presented. Philippe Lebeau has a master's degree in management sciences from the Louvain School of Man

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Does a Mobile Depot Make Urban Deliveries Faster, More Sustainable and More Economically Viable: Results of a Pilot Test in Brussels

Cited by 97 publications

References 4 publications

Evaluating the impacts of using cargo cycles on urban logistics: integrating traffic, environmental and operational boundaries

Evaluating the impacts of using cargo cycles on urban logistics: integrating traffic, environmental and operational boundaries

The Multi Actor Multi Criteria Analysis framework

Freight transport in Brussels and its impact on road traffic?

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