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Last-mile (or final-mile) delivery refers to the transportation of a shipment from the fulfillment center to its final customer.
Report
Published: 2020
Summary:
This study performed an empirical analysis to evaluate the implementation of a cargo e-bike delivery system pilot tested by the United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) in Seattle, Washington. During the pilot, a cargo e-bike with a removable cargo container was used to perform last-mile deliveries in downtown Seattle. Cargo containers were pre-loaded daily at the UPS Seattle depot and loaded onto a trailer, which was then carried to a parking lot in downtown.
This study performed an empirical analysis to evaluate the implementation of a cargo e-bike delivery system pilot tested by the United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) in Seattle, Washington. During the pilot, a cargo e-bike with a removable cargo container was used to perform last-mile deliveries in downtown Seattle. Cargo containers were pre-loaded daily at the UPS Seattle depot and loaded onto a trailer, which was then carried to a parking lot in downtown.
Topics:
Bicycle Research: Cargo Bikes and Bike-Truck InteractionsThe Final 50 Feet of the Urban Goods Delivery SystemSustainable Freight
Bicycle Research: Cargo Bikes and Bike-Truck InteractionsThe Final 50 Feet of the Urban Goods Delivery SystemSustainable Freight
Keywords:
Dwell timeFailed deliveryParking cruising behaviorLast-mile (final mile) deliveryCargo bikes (electric and e-assist)
Dwell timeFailed deliveryParking cruising behaviorLast-mile (final mile) deliveryCargo bikes (electric and e-assist)
Related Research Project:
UPS E-Bike Delivery Pilot Test in Seattle: Analysis of Public Benefits and Costs (Task Order 6)
UPS E-Bike Delivery Pilot Test in Seattle: Analysis of Public Benefits and Costs (Task Order 6)
Report
Published: 2018
Summary:
This report provides compelling evidence of the effectiveness of a new urban goods delivery system strategy: Common Carrier Locker Systems that create parcel delivery density and provide secure delivery locations in public spaces.
This report provides compelling evidence of the effectiveness of a new urban goods delivery system strategy: Common Carrier Locker Systems that create parcel delivery density and provide secure delivery locations in public spaces.
Keywords:
Seattle Municipal Tower (SMT)Last-mile (final mile) deliveryFinal 50 FeetCommon carrier parcel lockersDwell timeFailed delivery
Seattle Municipal Tower (SMT)Last-mile (final mile) deliveryFinal 50 FeetCommon carrier parcel lockersDwell timeFailed delivery
Paper
Published: 2018
Journal/Book: Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
Summary:
Movement of goods within a central business district (CBD) can be very constraining with high levels of congestion and insufficient curb spaces. Pick-up and delivery activities encompass a significant portion of urban goods movement and inefficient operations can negatively impact the already highly congested areas and truck dwell times. Identifying and quantifying the delivery processes within the building is often difficult.
Movement of goods within a central business district (CBD) can be very constraining with high levels of congestion and insufficient curb spaces. Pick-up and delivery activities encompass a significant portion of urban goods movement and inefficient operations can negatively impact the already highly congested areas and truck dwell times. Identifying and quantifying the delivery processes within the building is often difficult.
Keywords:
Final 50 FeetDelivery operations and managementDwell timeFailed deliveryLoading and unloading operationsGoods movementLast-mile (final mile) delivery
Final 50 FeetDelivery operations and managementDwell timeFailed deliveryLoading and unloading operationsGoods movementLast-mile (final mile) delivery