In developing economies, urban logistics is very fragmented due to the nanostore retail landscape. By making available parking bays for unloading, we create a low-cost app-based solution that dramatically improves efficiency for delivery companies AND reduces freight vehicle presence in dense urban districts.
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A vision that parking space is largely neglected as an affordable opportunity to resolve urban logistics challenges. This makes it very easy to implement in cities in developing countries with little to no public investment.
First project was run in Queretaro, Mexico, in 2018, with reductions in freight vehicles of about 40%. Detailed results reported at https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3768028.
Second project run in Zapopan, Mexico, in 2021, with a smartphone-based app to provide transparency and scaleability. Reporting is being prepared.
- low tech, cheap solution
- high impact
- innovative
- independent academic analysis
- strong involvement of city authorities and private companies
The power of proper freight parking policies is hugely underestimated as a source for solving urban logistics challenges. More parking opportunities = Less freight vehicles in town.
Yes, we are currently in discussion with two of the three major cities in Mexico. Open to interest of other cities.
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