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Urban logistics plays a critical role in sustaining the economic and social life of European cities, yet it remains one of the most complex and least efficient areas of transport. To support the transition towards cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable mobility, the European Commission launched a targeted survey on urban logistics across 21 major European urban areas. This study represents the first comprehensive and systematic effort to collect harmonised data on freight deliveries in cities, examining fleet composition, business models, vehicle technologies, and operational practices.The results provide valuable insights into current urban freight patterns, highlight challenges such as emissions, congestion, and data fragmentation, and identify opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and low-emission logistics solutions. Serving as a baseline for future research, the study offers practical evidence to guide city authorities, planners, and policymakers in developing Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans (SULPs) and in advancing the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.The report is available in English and French, and you can access it from here |
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