Development and Application of a Transferability Framework for Micro-consolidation Schemes in Urban Freight Transport

AbstractMany recent experiences in the field of urban freight consolidation, focus on bundling goods close to the reception point. We will refer to these as to micro-consolidation initiatives. In fact, whereas in a typical consolidation scheme, the bundling of goods takes place at a distribution centre outside of the delivery area, the micro-consolidation schemes consist of the setting-up of logistical platforms in the heart of urban areas where the goods are consolidated before the final delivery to the customer.This paper aims to offer a closer view into different micro-consolidation initiatives by establishing state of the art and defining common typologies. Furthermore, this paper provides guidelines for the transferability of micro-consolidation measures - based on a study of more than 30 case studies across Europe and of current transferability methodologies developed under several EU projects. A common transferability framework was developed, providing the main dimensions of analysis as well as relevant attributes and indicators. This framework was applied in order to test the transferability potential of the Espace de Livraison de Proximité in Brussels and to select the optimal pilot site for its implementation

Downscaling the consolidation of goods – state of the art and transferability of micro-consolidation initiatives

Consolidation schemes are a popular measure in city logistics. The most common of these consolidation schemes are Urban Consolidation Centres (UCCs). However, many innovative experiences have been performed in the cities across the globe, offering a large panel of alternative schemes. In particular, many experiences have focused on down scaling the consolidation effort by bundling the goods much closer to the reception point. This paper aims in offering a closer view into different alternatives that exist regarding the physical micro - consolidation of goods and to provide guidelines on se lecting the most appropriate solutions for a specific city area. In order to do this, we will develop a transferability methodology, based on the study of case studies across the Europe. We will build on the current transferability methodologies developed under several EU projects and adjust them for the specific case of the micro - consolidation measures. This will lead us to the definition of the most important features for the transferability of the micro - consolidation measures. Based on this, we will est ablish for each feature a list of attributes for the transferability of the micro - consolidation devices, which will be prioritized according to their importance for the transferability success

Development of a river transport line on Rio Napo

peer reviewedUn défi principal de la région amazonnienne de l'Equateur, qui constitue aussi un objectif politique, est de s'inscrire dans la dynamique d'un développement durable lui permettant d'éléver la qualité de vie de ses habitants et d'accéder à l'éducation, à la santé, aux emplois, de développer l'écotourisme, etc., tout en préservant la qualité de l'environnement. Cependant, cette région souffre d'un manque de transport organisé qui constitue pourtant un pré-requis indispensable à un développement durable. En effet, les seules routes existantes ne couvrent qu'une infime partie du territoire et relient uniquement les grandes villes entre elles, laissant à l'écart une grande partie de la population. Mais, la richesse de l'écosystème et la nécessité de le préserver limitent les possibilités d'extension ou de construction d'axes routiers. D'autre part, des axes tout à fait navigables existent (par exemple le rio Napo) mais leur utilisation pour le transport de personnes et de marchandises n'est ni structurée ni organisée, ce qui ne permet pas d'exploiter pleinement les opportunités offertes par le transport fluvial dans une perspective de développement durable. Le projet TransAmazone, développé par le Service ANAST (Analyse des Systèmes de Transport) de l'Université de Liège en collaboration avec le CETIF (Centre d'Excellence en Transport Intermodal et Fluvial) de l'Université Centrale d'Equateur, a pour but d'étudier la faisabilité d'un transport organisé et bien structuré utilisant les voies navigables de la région du haut Napo afin de lui permettre de relever le défi de développement durable et d'amélioration de la qualité de vie de ses habitants

Basic Notions of Comparative Analysis and Decision Making in Logistics & Transport

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Basic Notions of Comparative Analysis and Decision Making in Logistics & Transport

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The model OLYMPE: an integrated approach to urban mobility analysis

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De l'analyse du choix discret en général et du Logit Multinomial en particulier

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Principes de base de la modélisation en transport

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Techniques de choix des investissements et d’aide à la décision en logistique et transport

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SIGVAL: A Dynamic Guidance Model for Car Drivers in the City Centre of Liege

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