KMTA Sets up Committee to Streamline Urban Freight Movement in Kochi

The article discusses the success story to promote the multi-stakeholder approach for sustainable urban freight in Kochi

Freight Transport and Logistics- The post COVID-19 likely trends of new normal

Prof. Dr. Sanjay Gupta

This paper traces the impact of COVID-19 on freight logistics in the country based on evidences from secondary sources and highlights the possible state of freight transport and logistics sector post COVID-19

Green Goods: Electrifying the road to final-mile delivery in Delhi

Akshima Ghate, Samhita Shiledar and Isha Kulkarni

The rise in demand for goods transport has made the final-mile delivery industry a critical pillar of economic activity. However, the vehicular movement generated due to the final mile deliveries has also resulted in high pollution levels. This blog discusses how electrification can address these challenges, and the potential of a robust public-private partnership to improve this uptake of EVs further.

Multiple stakeholders help cities to put supply chain back on track

The COVID -19 pandemic is affecting urban supply chains in Indian cities, highlighting the importance of city networks like ICLEI and forward-thinking projects like EcoLogistics, which connect cities and support their efforts. The article highlights how cities are playing a crucial role in ensuring reliable last-mile delivery of essential goods through innovative approaches. It highlights various efforts in Localizing the supply chain, which is critical especially in densely populated urban areas, including vulnerable communities, where keeping physical distancing is challenging