Co-distribution for Urban Logistics

Analysis of International Experiences

Authors

  • Gervasio González CINOI, Universidad de Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Matías Escuder CINOI, Universidad de Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Martín Tanco CINOI, Universidad de Montevideo, Uruguay https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2252-1742

Keywords:

Co-distribution, Cooperative Freight Transportation, Urban Consolidation Center, Horizontal Collaboration

Abstract

Population growth has been accompanied by an increase in the percentage of people living in urban centers in both developed and non-developed countries. These areas with high population density generate an increase in commercial activity, with urban freight transport being a key factor, as it provides the products marketed by its stores. However, market capillarity, strict time windows and lack of infrastructure cause this activity to be carried out inefficiently and therefore, at a high cost. Moreover, urban freight transportation affects other externalities such as contamination, noise and existing traffic congestion. Several authors have proposed co-distribution as a way to improve the distribution system and mitigate the problems mentioned above. This article aims to gather and analyze information on the different methods used in co-distribution in different parts of the world, supported by practical experiences. As a result, it is concluded that almost all articles published in this subject refer to the implementation of Urban Consolidation Centers, which, while mitigating several of the problems mentioned, they generally need support from the government to make them economically viable.

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Published

2017-11-01

How to Cite

[1]
G. González, M. Escuder, and M. Tanco, “Co-distribution for Urban Logistics: Analysis of International Experiences”, Memoria investig. ing. (Facultad Ing., Univ. Montev.), no. 15, pp. 97–108, Nov. 2017.

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