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Urban freight - New field of intervention for the engineer

Author: Philippe BOSSIN

Publication date: October 10, 2013

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1. Urban logistics: context and challenges

Urban logistics is everywhere (figure 1 ), and we all do it.

Example

When we withdraw 20 euros from a cash dispenser, buy a croissant, a pack of cigarettes or a piece of clothing, we are making a purchase. But we're also involved in urban logistics.

When the local authority organizes the delivery of meal trays to our senior citizens, it is engaged in social action. When it collects household waste, it is not only implementing its "cleanliness" remit, but also organizing urban logistics rounds...

The specific surveys undertaken by the National Urban Goods Program...

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