Research project City Logistics Freight Lab

Current research initiatives

The City Logistics Freight Lab collaborates with industry-leading companies, institutions, and research centers to conduct cutting-edge research.

The research aims to analyze Smart Loading Zones pilots worldwide aiming to address the factors that hinder or promote the scaling up process to long term policy implementations.

Partner: Chalmers University of technology, Sweden

Microhubs and cargo bikes: The future of last-mile delivery?

This research explores the global adoption of Microhubs with cargo bikes—uncovering the key factors that enable or hinder their long-term success in cities worldwide.

We have mapped 20+ cities that have implemented Microhubs as a solution for more efficient and sustainable last-mile deliveries.

Partner: University of Bergamo

The project aims to improve Scope 3 emissions reporting and reduction by creating a collaborative network of companies and suppliers to focus on methodological and advancing tracking methods using machine learning.

More information can be found on the dedicated website.

Partner: MIT – CTL – Sustainable Supply Chain Lab

The research aims to assess the impact of warehouses location decisions on the local population to provide a ser of recommendations for public policies regarding the warehouses locations decisions.

Partner: University of Illinois – Chicago

The project aims to conduct an analysis using a mathematical model for network design to provide insights into the location of Electric Vehicles Charging Stations (EVCS).

More information can be found on the dedicated website.

Partner: MIT – CTL – Sustainable Supply Chain Lab

The research aims to propose a framework for strategies classification and prioritization to improve food supply chains after disruptive events.

Partner: MIT – CTL – Food and Retail Operations Lab – FaRoL Lab

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