CILOLAB2
Current logistics patterns in urban areas are inefficient both from the city's perspective and from the point of view of the entire mobility system, and contribute to high demand for space in already congested cities. In addition, they lead to high CO₂ emissions, deterioration of urban air quality, traffic congestion and nuisance. Technical solutions alone are not enough to solve these problems; there is an urgent need to restructure logistics processes in order to improve the quality of life in cities and make optimal use of scarce space.
The CILOLAB2 project focuses on developing tailor-made logistics solutions that are specifically tailored to different urban logistics patterns. Short, practice-oriented projects (known as CILOLAB sprints) take into account relevant developments such as zero-emission zones, adapting to changing ordering and purchasing behaviour, making optimal use of scarce urban space, and promoting digitisation in logistics processes.
CILOLAB aims to improve logistical efficiency in cities (both city centres and neighbourhoods), resulting in fewer kilometres travelled by delivery vans and lorries in cities and shorter dwell times at loading and unloading zones. This increased efficiency also leads to a reduction in CO₂ emissions and local emissions. The consortium includes research institutes, logistics service providers, municipal authorities, and various companies.
