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Smart Cities, to the Rescue of Logistics
Cities are becoming denser, busier, and more interconnected. Every day, millions of people move through urban areas while an equally important but less visible movement takes place alongside them: goods traveling from warehouses to stores, restaurants, offices, factories, and homes. Urban logistics is under pressure. Traffic congestion slows delivery vehicles. Limited parking makes loading and unloading difficult. Rising customer expectations demand faster deliveries. E-commerce generates more individual shipments, while cities simultaneously seek cleaner air, quieter streets, and lower emissions. At first glance, these objectives appear contradictory. Cities need more deliveries, but fewer vehicles. Customers want faster service, but authorities want less congestion. Businesses want efficiency, while residents want quieter and…


