9 Results for: last-mile

Could Ducktrains Be the Answer to Our Last-Mile Logistics Problem?

Urban deliveries make urban life more convenient, but pollution, traffic and carbon emissions are the prices we pay. Could Aachen-based start-up Ducktrain have an answer?

Revolutionizing Urban Delivery: The Rise of Cargo Bikes in Last-Mile Logistics

Are we ready to move towards a greener and more efficient urban delivery system? With the help of digital infrastructure such as cargo bikes, last-mile logistics might just be picking up speed.

There’s a Returns Crisis in Retail: Here’s How Technology Is Mitigating Its Environmental Impact

Online clothing returns emit a staggering amount of carbon—and the items often end up in landfill. Can technology turn the tide?

Are Conveyor Belt Roads the Freight Transport of the Future?

Japan’s autonomous autoflow road is being lauded as a climate-friendly cargo alternative. Will it live up to expectations?

Fashion Brands Are Offering Resale Platforms Thanks to Resale-As-A-Service Software

Resale-as-a-service software is the technology powering resale fashion platforms—and keeping clothes in the loop for longer.

The 15-Minute City: A Sustainable and Accessible Urban Future

How can we leverage technology to create more sustainable and accessible urban spaces? 15-minute cities could be the answer.

New Tracking Technology Hopes to Restore Trust in Last Mile Aid Delivery

Violence, corruption and infrastructure inefficiencies mean that humanitarian aid delivery is often hindered. Track & Trust hopes to help it along the last mile to those in need.

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Interview with Katja Diehl: “We Created a State With 49 Million Cars — Dismantling It Is a Huge Opportunity”

What does the future of our streets look like? That depends on whether we can part with our cars, thinks Katja Diehl.

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Avoid Returns and Express Deliveries: How to Make Online Shopping More Sustainable

It's never been easier to shop online. But, this convenience is often at the expense of the environment. Is there a sustainable future for online shopping?