City Logistics

The future of food service logistics in cities

One of the causes of congested city centers is the increase in traffic movements for catering supply. According to a study by Topsector Logistiek, the more than 52,000 food and beverage establishments…

Social enterprises in city logistics fail: why?

Dutch Cycloon is stopping its parcel delivery service, resulting in 440 employees losing their jobs. The parcel market has been under pressure for some time. Cycloon says it can no longer compete in…

What is the future of city logistics hubs?

City logistics is fundamental to city life. However, it is responsible for around half of the local air pollutants in cities caused by traffic, generating congestion and other emissions. Moreover, city logistics…

Stadslogistiek: dat hoort ook in Vlaanderen op de agenda

Wie aan stadslogistiek denkt, denkt aan drukke binnensteden, racende pakketbezorgers in de buurt, geparkeerde busjes op de stoep, ontelbare lokale regeltjes om de bevoorrading te organiseren. De groeiende stadslogistiek geeft hoofdbrekens, ook…

Waar blijven de stadshubs?

De nieuwe Logistiek en Vastgoed Nederland 2024 is uit over vernieuwing in de logistieke sector. Ik mocht een bijdrage leveren over de toekomst van stadslogistieke hubs. De heilige graal Amsterdamse raadsleden hebben een motie…

Physical Internet: a sustainable last-mile delivery model

City logistics is slowly growing, and vehicle emissions have increased as well. For example, in 2019, 40% of the transport sector’s CO2 emissions were caused by freight transport. Another negative aspect has…

Walther Ploos van Amstel  

Passie in logistiek & supply chain management

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