Shaping the last mile sustainable: Micro-depot Transshipment platform

Library of Challenges

Short description: More districts are becoming car-free, while global parcel shipping volumes are steadily increasing. To ensure efficient parcel delivery, first concepts with microdepots as transshipment points & cargo bicycles as delivery vehicles exist. Logistical optimization & a platform solution are a challenge.

Market potential: Potential partners are all logistics service providers as well as local stores that ship citywide. Parcel shipping market growing 17% year on year.

Timing: First pilot projects exist and with the increasing re-functioning of streets into car-free areas, this challenge is gaining in importance. The solution can be implemented as soon as available.

Desired result: The solution to the challenge can be considered in several aspects besides logistical optimization: Development of an own micro-depot service incl. platform or the provision of a platform for micro-depot operators.

Information on challenge owner: Mid-Cap (250-3,000 staff).

Market presence of challenge owner: Global presence.

Keywords: Applications for Transport and Logistics; Platform; Sustainability; Microdepots; Logistical optimization

type of
Finance or business model, Service development, Software solution,
Country
Germany
Industry Sector
Greentech
For Who
Company
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