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Urban logistics: issues, practices and prospects

Authors: Mathieu GARDRAT, Danièle PATIER, Jean-Louis ROUTHIER

Publication date: July 10, 2020

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1. Evolving challenges for cities and a sustainable society

In 2007, the article "Du transport de marchandises en ville à la logistique urbaine" (From urban goods transport to urban logistics) heralded substantial progress in terms of knowledge of flows and their organization. It raised hopes of a reduction in TMV nuisances, as well as sustainable, energy-efficient and less polluting organizations, enabling operators to make a decent living from their work. A decade later, the results are mixed.

1.1 From decongestion to logistical distension of urban areas

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