Walther Ploos van AmstelGeopost e-shopper barometer 2023 presents trends in e-fulfillmentIn 2023, European online shoppers are returning to fundamental criteria when making purchases, as indicated by the Geopost e-shopper…3 min read·Feb 13, 2024----
Walther Ploos van AmstelCargo 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…3 min read·Feb 10, 2024----
Walther Ploos van AmstelThe city logistics challenge: zero-impactCity logistics is about economically vital and healthy city centers and residential areas. Fortunately, it now encompasses much more than…3 min read·Feb 4, 2024----
Walther Ploos van AmstelResearch: designing zero-emissions containerized last-mile delivery systemsNew research investigates the benefits of using swap containers in Two-Echelon (2E) urban delivery systems, which extend beyond the reduced…2 min read·Feb 1, 2024----
Walther Ploos van AmstelA planning tool for improving the provision of loading docks in citiesFor freight and service vehicles entering a city, parking plays a crucial role in providing access to serve customers. This typically…2 min read·Jan 25, 2024----
Walther Ploos van AmstelDutch PostNL is opening up its 1,000 parcel lockers to other parcel companiesDutch PostNL is opening up its 1,000 parcel lockers machines to other carriers. GLS Netherlands is the first competitor to utilize this…3 min read·Jan 24, 2024----
Walther Ploos van AmstelITF: how governments can bring low-emission trucks to our roadsNearly three-quarters of CO2 emissions from freight transport stem from heavy diesel trucks, presenting a significant challenge in…3 min read·Jan 19, 2024----
Walther Ploos van AmstelConsumers’ marketing channel choice and the impact on logistics and operationsThe emergence of digitalization has led to the creation of various marketing channels. Consumers now have numerous options for shopping in…5 min read·Jan 18, 2024----
Walther Ploos van AmstelIRU presents Green Compact plan to achieve net zero in road transport by 2050IRU’s Green Compact is a collective global action to achieve carbon neutrality in commercial road transport by 2050. The Green Compact…3 min read·Jan 17, 2024----
Walther Ploos van AmstelHow 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…5 min read·Jan 15, 2024----
