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Walther Ploos van Amstel

Walther Ploos van Amstel

Geopost e-shopper barometer 2023 presents trends in e-fulfillment

In 2023, European online shoppers are returning to fundamental criteria when making purchases, as indicated by the Geopost e-shopper…

Feb 13

Geopost e-shopper barometer 2023 presents trends in e-fulfillment

Feb 13

Walther Ploos van Amstel

Cargo bike study says € 0.10 cost per delivery. Can this be true?

A recent study found that an electric cargo bike, specifically a Bullitt cargo bike, is twice as efficient and over ten times cheaper than…

Feb 10

Cargo bike study says € 0.10 cost per delivery. Can this be true?

Feb 10

Walther Ploos van Amstel

The city logistics challenge: zero-impact

City logistics is about economically vital and healthy city centers and residential areas. Fortunately, it now encompasses much more than…

Feb 4

The city logistics challenge: zero-impact

Feb 4

Walther Ploos van Amstel

Research: designing zero-emissions containerized last-mile delivery systems

New research investigates the benefits of using swap containers in Two-Echelon (2E) urban delivery systems, which extend beyond the reduced…

Feb 1

Research: designing zero-emissions containerized last-mile delivery systems

Feb 1

Walther Ploos van Amstel

A planning tool for improving the provision of loading docks in cities

For freight and service vehicles entering a city, parking plays a crucial role in providing access to serve customers. This typically…

Jan 25

A planning tool for improving the provision of loading docks in cities

Jan 25

Walther Ploos van Amstel

Dutch PostNL is opening up its 1,000 parcel lockers to other parcel companies

Dutch PostNL is opening up its 1,000 parcel lockers machines to other carriers. GLS Netherlands is the first competitor to utilize this…

Jan 24

Dutch PostNL is opening up its 1,000 parcel lockers to other parcel companies

Jan 24

Walther Ploos van Amstel

ITF: how governments can bring low-emission trucks to our roads

Nearly three-quarters of CO2 emissions from freight transport stem from heavy diesel trucks, presenting a significant challenge in…

Jan 19

ITF: how governments can bring low-emission trucks to our roads

Jan 19

Walther Ploos van Amstel

Consumers’ marketing channel choice and the impact on logistics and operations

The emergence of digitalization has led to the creation of various marketing channels. Consumers now have numerous options for shopping in…

Jan 18

Consumers’ marketing channel choice and the impact on logistics and operations

Jan 18

Walther Ploos van Amstel

IRU presents Green Compact plan to achieve net zero in road transport by 2050

IRU’s Green Compact is a collective global action to achieve carbon neutrality in commercial road transport by 2050. The Green Compact…

Jan 17

IRU presents Green Compact plan to achieve net zero in road transport by 2050

Jan 17

Walther Ploos van Amstel

How can e-groceries be made a profitable business model?

Once more, Dutch online food delivery companies Crisp, Jumbo, Getir, and Picnic are grappling with substantial financial setbacks. The…

Jan 15

How can e-groceries be made a profitable business model?

Jan 15

Walther Ploos van Amstel

Walther Ploos van Amstel

Dr. Walther Ploos van Amstel is professor in CityLogistics and Urban Technology at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

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