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.