Urban Deliveries Case Studies Combined 2025

Conclusion Urban rivers are increasingly recognized as underused freight corridors that can relieve pressure on crowded roads, cut emissions and link seamlessly with last- mile solutions. The Seine case highlights how these waterways can potentially shift from overlooked assets to part of a city’s logistics backbone. By pairing barges with electric vans, IKEA France has tested an approach aligned with regulatory trends and customer needs. Its progress rests on precise planning and public-private coordination. For other cities, it offers a scalable blueprint to learn from, showing how river logistics can complement existing systems and support cleaner, more integrated urban delivery. Contributors IKEA France Emilie Carpels Sustainability Manager Camille Chartier Butreau Fulfilment Project Implementation Marine Grall Public Affairs Manager Ingka Group Himanshu Raj Climate Leader Barbara Schröer Project Leader Zero-emission Deliveries Roger William Le Blanc Jr Communication Business Partner Sustainability