The second edition of the Urban Logistics Innovation Day took place on Tuesday, 4 June, in Brussels. The event, co-organised by POLIS and the European Technology Platform (ETP) ALICE, and proudly supported by the DISCO project.
The Urban Logistics Innovation Day is intended to become a yearly fixed appointment in the urban mobility agenda, following the first edition held on 27 September 2023 as the final event of the EU-funded project LEAD.
The format of the second edition was filled in with presentations, interactive sessions, ideas, thought-provoking inputs and exchanges between local authorities, logistic service providers, industry representatives and academics from 10 EU countries. The event aimed to:
Some of the main takeaways: the rapid development of new modes of last-mile delivery in the urban landscape leads to an interest in the opportunities arising from connected or even hyperconnected city logistics. The rise of circular economies holds potential for urban logistics, as previously split flows of waste and production may become increasingly connected, challenging import models. Last but not least, the importance of collaboration between all actors, urban space management, data sharing and technological innovation that will deliver benefits for cities, people and businesses.
Moderated by Yanying Li and Marion Cottet (ALICE), Raffaele Vergnani (POLIS), the event featured presentations and contributions by Paola Cossu (FIT), Ioanna Fergadiotou (INLECOM), Tom Antonissen (EPA), Bart Lannoo (BE-Mobile).
All presentations are available HERE.
