Urban logistics, e-commerce and urban freight transport

Meeting urban freight transport needs requires a clear understanding of current demand, supply and technological and business developments. The demand for urban goods delivery is increasing rapidly, especially due to the growth of e-commerce.

In the future, urban deliveries may increasingly be carried out by small electrified and autonomous delivery vehicles. Commercial drones are growing rapidly and are already estimated to be many times the number of aeroplanes internationally.

The specialisation Urban logistics, e-commerce and urban freight transport aims to develop and evaluate sustainable logistics solutions for the city (e.g. business models for coordinated goods distribution and emission-free solutions such as cargo bikes) and produce decision-making data for companies, municipalities and public-private partnerships.