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Sustainable and Smart City Logistics explores the rapidly evolving field of city logistics and the critical challenges and opportunities of managing the flow of goods, services and information in urban environments. The book addresses the complex, multifaceted nature of city logistics through an interdisciplinary lens, integrating urban planning, sustainability science, technology and operations management. With a focus on innovative solutions, emerging challenges and future directions in urban freight systems and last-mile delivery, the book is a vital resource for navigating the evolving landscape of urban logistics.
The chapters cover key developments in city logistics, including:
- integration of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, blockchain and digital twins to enhance route optimization, real-time tracking and overall efficiency in urban freight systems
- emerging solutions like autonomous delivery vehicles, drones, parcel lockers and crowd-sourced logistics platforms to meet the growing demand for e-commerce
- adoption of green logistics practices, electrification of delivery fleets, and carbon-neutral initiatives to reduce environmental impact
- collaboration between logistics and urban mobility planners to develop smart transportation networks, multi-modal hubs and shared infrastructure for freight and passenger mobility
- evolving frameworks to manage urban congestion, improve land use and ensure equitable access to logistics services while balancing the interests of diverse stakeholders
- case studies highlighting regional innovations, challenges and best practices in developed and developing economies.
Sustainable and Smart City Logistics bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, offering actionable insights for academics, practitioners and policymakers to develop sustainable and efficient urban logistics systems.
Dr. Sudhanshu Joshi is an Associate Professor and Coordinator, PM Gati Shakti Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Doon University, renowned for his expertise in Digital Systems, Circular Economy, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, and City Logistics. He is the visiting professor (Research) at Centre for Supply Chain Improvement, Derby Business School, Derby University, UK. His research addresses challenges in smart cities, focusing on traffic management, emission reduction, and electric vehicle integration.
Dr. Anjali Awasthi is Full Professor at Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering (CIISE), in Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. Her areas of interest are modeling and simulation, data mining, Information Technology and decision making, sustainable logistics planning, quality assurance in supply chain management and sustainable supply chain management.
Dr M. Ali Ülkü, Ph.D., P.Eng., is the Director of the Centre for Research in Sustainable Supply Chain Analytics at Dalhousie University, Canada. Dr. Ülkü's research includes studies in circular and sustainable supply chain and (humanitarian) logistics systems, analysis of manufacturing/retailing and service operations, green marketing and optimal contract designs, analytical modelling of sustainable consumption and development, and interdisciplinary research on big data and societal/environmental problems.
Dr. Manu Sharma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management Studies at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, India. With over 16 years of academic and research experience, she specializes in operations and supply chain management, sustainability, circular economy, Industry 4.0 technologies, and waste management.
Chapter 1: Emerging Trends in Urban Logistics: Reviews and Transitions
Chapter 2: Urban Freight Challenges and Sustainable City Logistics: Insights from a Systematic Literature Review
Chapter 3: Public Policy and Urban Logistics Sustainability: Evidence from Major Indian Cities
Chapter 4: Smart Governance Frameworks for Sustainable Urban Logistics: Integrating Policy, Technology and Stakeholder Collaboration
Chapter 5: Mobility Planning in Emerging Smart Cities: A Critical Analysis of Dehradun’s Comprehensive Mobility Plan and Metro Rail Proposal Chapter 6: Enabling Smart Urban Mobility through Sharing Economy Platforms: Recent Experiences from Developing Countries
Chapter 7: GeoAI-Enabled City Logistics Planning for Mountain Cities: Towards Sustainable and Resilient Urban Freight Systems
Chapter 8: Smart Logistics Systems for Sustainable Urban Supply Chains: Trends, Tools and Transformation
Chapter 9: Dynamic Electric Multi-Compartment Vehicle Routing Problem for Urban Waste Collection
Chapter 10: Evaluating Smart Technology Integration in landscape construction: Enhancing efficiency and sustainability in K.Atoll Resort Development: Case Study of Maldives
Chapter 11: Sustainable Futures in Manufacturing: The Strategic Role of Information Systems in Supply Chain Restructuring
Chapter 12: Smart City Logistics: Enabling Data-Driven, Sustainable, and Intelligent Urban Supply Systems
Chapter 13: Smart Logistics and Sustainable Innovations: A Strategic Pathway for Urban Resilience and Low-carbon Mobility
Chapter 14: Green Miles Ahead: Sustainable Logistics Pathways for Smart Urban Ecosystems
Chapter 15: Predicting Tourism Trends: Integrating Random Forest and LSTM for Accurate Forecasting
Chapter 16: Sustainable and Smart City Logistics Through a Multistakeholder Lens: Aligning Public Policy, Industry Innovation and Citizen Expectations