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Paris’ logistics hotels and inner-city green freight
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To reduce the heavy vehicle use and the associated consequences, cities can provide financial support through the installation of logistics facilities in order to incentivize firms to take environmental commitments.

Problem

Cities are facing multiple heavy vehicles on their local roads. The subsequent impacts include higher greenhouse gases emissions, noise, and air pollution. In some cases, such as Amsterdam, it can even damage the bridges and canal walls.

Solution

In this regard, Paris is increasing the number of logistics facilities into the city, with the use of so-called ‘logistics hotels’ in high-density areas. Parcels from suburban logistics centres are pooled at the ‘logistics hotels’ via freight train services or a limited number of larger delivery shuttle-trucks. The city rents out the space in these ‘logistics hotels’ at a favourable rate, in exchange of delivery firms using low-emission transport modes.

Outcome

With deliveries being made from smaller, lower emission vehicles (e.g., electric tricycles), these ‘logistics facilities’ contribute to lowering greenhouse gases emissions, while increasing the productivity of the delivery services. Overall, it targets the reduction of heavy vehicle use and the associated negative impacts.

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