The Final Frontier of Urban Logistics: Tackling the Last Metres
This project examines various options for tackling the final step in the logistics chain. Last-mile deliveries are critical, but how can parcels efficiently and securely travel from the delivery vehicle, package locker or local drop-off location to the recipient's front door?
These very last metres are the final frontier for urban deliveries. The rise of e-commerce has increased the number of deliveries in already crowded cities. Accommodating this growing demand in ways that are both sustainable and socially acceptable is a critical challenge for cities. Proposed solutions include porters, bicycle deliveries and automated delivery pods.
Policy Insights
- Prioritise feasible last-metre solutions that fit the context.
- Establish effective policy frameworks to manage urban freight operations and safeguard public interests while allowing innovation.
- Anticipate the associated risks of potential logistics interventions.
- Recognise the added legal complexities and responsibilities of pursuing urban automated deliveries.
| Date of Publication | 10 September 2024 |
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| Number of Pages | 47 |
| Document |
 final-frontier-urban-logistics.pdf |
| Publication Type | Case-Specific Policy Analysis |
| Publisher | OECD/ITF |