Green logistics becoming reality: 3 GP experts approved!
Within SPOTLOG, three new Good Practices have been recently approved by experts, showing concrete solutions and initiatives for a green and sustainable urban logistics, especially focusing on the last mile deliveries.
Keeping commerce flowing: consolidated 0-emission deliveries in a shopping street under construction
A popular shopping street in the heart of Mechelen, Belgium, was being reconstructed. The intended result was a pleasant shopping experience with climate adaptation and plenty of green. The street will become a car-free zone with timeframes for deliveries. The final design looked promising, but the nuisance for retailers would be considerable: the works would last for 6 months, and couriers wouldn’t be able to drive in front of the shop to unload their deliveries. Thanks to a cooperation with third party BD Logistics, Mechelen was able to offer a logistic alternative to its retailers, encouraged to change their shipping address to the city hub of BD Logistics in the North of Mechelen. BD Logistics would bundle the goods and deliver them with zero emission vehicles.
Going that last mile: supporting city hub activities and bike courier deliveries
Mechelen aims for 4 goals when it comes to handling logistics streams: less vehicle movements, less driven kilometers, less CO2 emissions and therefore better air quality. The installation of a city hub with courier service served these goals. In cooperation with the ECOkoeriers, Mechelen’s local bike courier, the city set up a pilot to test the potential of a city hub with added courier service. To make the effect of this trial more tangible, REBEL, a consulting agency on sustainability and transportation, developed a city logistics calculator: it showed, case per case, what (hidden) logistic costs were actually present and how making use of city hub would changes these costs.
Metropolis Platform usage in Rzeszów
The Intelligent Parking Zone in Rzeszów, Poland, powered by Asseco's Metropolis system, addresses the challenge of efficient parking management in urban areas. As cities grow, quick access to parking is crucial, particularly for delivery and courier services, where operational efficiency depends on minimizing time spent searching for spaces. This system streamlines parking by providing real-time data on availability, reducing congestion and improving traffic flow in high-demand areas. Using advanced technology, 338 cameras and 312 ground sensors monitor parking spaces, while 10 Variable Message Sign (VMS) boards display real-time availability. A mobile app guides drivers to the nearest parking spot, offering accurate, up-to-the-minute data through neural network image analysis. This replaces older models with a more precise solution, enhancing user experience.