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Supply Chains Worldwide Are Coming Up With Innovative Solutions to Address the Environmental, Financial and Logistical Aspects of Parcel Delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n

* By Sheryl S. Jackson *<\/em><\/p>\n

The cost of global parcel delivery, excluding pickup, line-haul and sorting, is more than $78.5 billion, with last mile delivery costs reaching or exceeding 50% of the total, according to a McKinsey & Company report. The growth of parcel deliveries will continue to increase, with volumes doubling by 2026, and business-to-consumer (B2C) deliveries increasing from 40% of the total to 50%.1<\/sup><\/p>\n

In addition to presenting financial and labor-related challenges, logistics providers also face sustainability challenges as the effect of CO2 and other emissions from traditional vehicles in congested areas cause concern for consumers and lawmakers.<\/p>\n

And the effects are not limited to companies on U.S. soil. It is a worldwide challenge that is seeing a variety of solutions around the globe, including Europe, where the challenges are being met with smart urban solutions that incorporate electric vehicles and centralized pick-up hubs.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver 73% of Europe\u2019s inhabitants live in cities and the projected increase in parcel volumes along with urban center congestion and CO2 emissions demands a change in strategies, said Carmen Cureu, market research director at DPD Group. \u201cLogistics companies have a responsibility to act in a sustainable manner and to measure and continually reduce their impact on the environment.\u201d The combination of climate change discussions, stricter regulations and consumer interest in environmentally friendly business strategies make sustainability a key priority for logistics companies, she added.<\/p>\n

DPD is testing a variety of new delivery methods that include drones on one commercial line in South of France that has operated since 2016. Alternative fleets that include electric vehicles and e-bikes is also a major trend, said Cureu. In fact, DPD has set a goal to deliver all parcels in Paris with an all-electric fleet by the end of 2019, she added. \u201cIn London, our Westminster micro-depot is an all-electric last-mile delivery site and in Warsaw, DPD\u2019s efforts have reduced our CO2 footprint by 90% in one year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

German freight company Dachser has turned to electric vehicles and pedelecs\u2014bicycles that have a small electric motor to assist riders\u2019 pedaling\u2014to address the challenges faced when delivering in urban areas, some of which are introducing delivery restrictions such as limited access and delivery windows in some areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs things stand, logistics faces two major challenges in large cities and city centers: smaller consignments and just-in-time deliveries,\u201d said Dr. Hella Abidi, research and development consultant at Dachser SE. \u201cBoth of these generate increased downtown delivery traffic, causing congestion and holdups, not to mention a rise in noise emissions, exhaust gases and particulates,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

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