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Consumer
Rise of the silver surfer and implications for urban logistics distribution
65% of 65s and over now shopping online in 2020
3 years ago
Urban Logistics
Urban Logistics - Trends Radar
3 years ago
Future Gazing
From traditional distribution formats to new urban fulfilment models
How are evolving operational models and new fulfilment formats transforming urban logistics?
3 years ago
Future Gazing
Urban logistics - Not just last-mile
Rampant demand - The robust levels of growth in the e-commerce market have driven a surge in demand for urban logistic space. With consumers demanding ever-faster delivery times, and the high costs…
3 years ago
Future Gazing
Increasing allocations targeting the last-mile
The urban logistics market has attracted strong investor interest, particularly over the past 18-months. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the structural shifts in the retail market, and the…
3 years ago
Future Gazing
How much space is needed to service the last-mile and where is consumer demand greatest?
The UK’s urban population has grown significantly over the past twenty years. Since the year 2000, the population of UK cities has risen by 10 million (Source: World Bank). Urban populations are…
3 years ago
Future Gazing
Green procurement and urban logistics
Brands and retailers are increasingly promoting and leveraging sustainability strategies to win customers and ensure brand loyalty. To pursue this strategy, they must consider the environmental and…
3 years ago

Latest News

Future Gazing
Foreword
Distribution to businesses remains an important part of city logistics, but the focus is shifting; from predominantly business to business fulfilment, towards more business to consumer fulfilment.
3 years ago
Future Gazing
City centre emissions regulations and the impact on urban delivery models
For urban logistics operators, proximity to the consumer is key to reducing delivery times. Urban consumers want home deliveries on demand. Delivery methods are increasingly coming under the scrutiny…
3 years ago
Future Gazing
Tech solutions enabling better use of small, urban spaces
A smart warehouse is enabled with several automated and interconnected technologies, making use of automated processes and technologies for improved productivity, efficiency, and accuracy. Smart…
3 years ago
Future Gazing
Where will we need additional last-mile logistics space? Which are the most in-demand markets?
To answer these questions, we have produced a model assessing the distribution of household online spend, across the UK. Combining data on income, retail spend, and demographic profile to determine…
3 years ago
Future Gazing
Tech innovation and changing urban delivery networks
Cities are getting smarter through integrating new and evolving technologies. The improvement of digital platforms, implementation of wireless technology and use of big data analytics, has meant that…
3 years ago
The Intelligence Lab