Urban Logistics

Michael Browne is Professor of Logistics and Urban Freight Transport at the University of Gothenburg. Sönke Behrends is a senior researcher at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Gothenburg. Johan Woxenius is Professor of Maritime Transport Management and Logistics at the University of Gothenburg. Genevieve Giuliano is Professor and Margaret and John Ferraro Chair in Effective Local Government at the University of Southern California. She is also Director of METRANS Transportation Center. José Holguín-Veras is William H Hart Professor and Director of the Center for Infrastructure, Transportation and the Environment at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York.

Section - ONE: Setting the scene;


Chapter - 01: Introduction to urban logistics;
Chapter - 02: Metropolitan economies and the generation of freight and service activity – An international perspective;
Chapter - 03: Urban logistics – The regional dimension;
Chapter - 04: Urban planning policies for logistics facilities: a comparison between US metropolitan areas and the Paris region;
Chapter - 05: The dualism of urban freight distribution – City vs suburban logistics;
Chapter - 06: Port cities and urban logistics;


Section - TWO: Urban logistics diversity;


Chapter - 07: The logistics of parcel delivery – Current operations and challenges facing the UK market;
Chapter - 08: E-commerce trends and implications for urban logistics;
Chapter - 09: Food and urban logistics – A fast-changing sector with significant policy and business implications;
Chapter - 10: Consolidation centres in construction logistics;
Chapter - 11: The socio-economic benefits of off-peak hour distribution – The case of Stockholm;


Section - THREE: Making change happen;


Chapter - 12: Stakeholder engagement and partnerships for improved urban logistics;
Chapter - 13: Multi-actor multi-criteria analysis as a tool to involve urban logistics stakeholders;
Chapter - 14: Off-hour deliveries – The importance of outreach and proper planning;
Chapter - 15: The procurement process – A key to improved urban logistics efficiency;
Chapter - 16: Future developments in modelling and information

"Urban Logistics will give a competitive edge. It is rooted in the real-world experiences of leaders at the top of their game, sharing lessons learned from some of the most complex cities around the world."

"'This book provides a powerful and topical set of authoritative chapters that address the rapidly changing scene of urban logistics, covering complexity, heterogeneity, innovation in delivery systems and technological advances. It provides a welcome addition to the international research in this growing area of transport and, as such, will be of interest to those involved in management, policy and innovation.'"

"Management and regulation of urban freight transport is becoming increasingly important for operators, customers and policymakers. In spite of the importance of the subject, there is still a dearth of research, analysis and evaluations. This book will be useful for policymakers and for anyone needing to get a broad overview of this crucial and fast-moving field.'"