Transforming Urban Logistics 2024

Checklist for other ecosystem stakeholders TABLE 34.3 Role of the wider ecosystem To maximize changes to the urban delivery landscape, wider ecosystem stakeholders need to act. This includes technology companies, OEMs and financial providers, who can help tackle challenges in logistics, such as fleet electrification, optimized operations or consolidations. Ecosystem player Recommendations checklist OEMs 36. Develop custom vehicles for urban delivery needs. Collaborate with businesses to create safe, sustainable and efficient designs for urban areas. Technology companies37. Develop enabling industry solutions for retailers and last-mile operators. Partner with industry and city governments to develop technologies for real-time data, kerbside management, vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, customer engagement and digital twin simulations. Financial organizations38. Promote zero-emission delivery vehicles, including micromobility. Offer financial products such as favourable loans, insurance and lease options to offset high capital costs. 39. Provide affordable funding for sustainable delivery infrastructure. Offer green bonds for charging stations and other energy transition solutions. Transforming Urban Logistics: Sustainable and Efficient Last-Mile Delivery in Cities 23