cyclelogistcs micro hubs and pick-up points
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TRT, Triclò and CIVITAS
TRT Trasporti e Territorio SrlMilan, Brussels, Lecce (Italy)
TRT is a leading Italian consultancy specialised in transport economics, transport planning and logistics
TriclòMilan, Padova, Bologna, Firenze
First cyclelogistics company in Italy.Fleet of 12 cargo trikes, 2 cargo bikes and 1 CNG van
• More frequent deliveries and independent flows
• «Downsizing» of big retails chains > back to city centres, liveable areas
• Competition between physical and virtual retails offering «instant delivery»
• Increased demand of small and medium-sized logistics spaces in central areas
Source: Jones Lang Lassalle (2013)
Proliferation and differentiation of logistics spaces
Ignored UCC and classic city logistics schemes
Micro Hub and pick-up spots in the green city
A Cyclelogistics Micro Hub
• We need a HQ!
• Location: renting costs vs accessibility
• Basic functions: transhipment, sorting, warehouse, parking, maintenance, office
• Additional services: pick-up point, bike rental, cycle parking…
Micro Consolidation & Cyclelogistics Hub
Shared facilities
• Good for start-ups but also for expanding the network (pop-up spots)
Urban regeneration
• Look for abandoned spaces first!
Mobile/Temporary/on-street spots
• Good for testing new delivery areas but… keep it lowcost!
Upgrading loading/unloading bays with cyclelogistics
Pick-up/Click & Collect spots
• Competition or synergies with cyclelogistics?
What Municipalities can do?
Securing and providing space for urban micro consolidation centres (UmCC)
ü Securing space for micro-hubs in policy planning and zoning strategies
ü Identifying and adapting key public space for micro-consolidation purposes linked to cycle-based last-mile services
ü Testing low cost mobile micro-hubs in cooperation with cyclelogistics companies
ü Promoting strategies or incentives for shared micro-hubs
MARKET
Depot and public parking
Which elements you should consider?
Establishing a Cyclelogistics Micro Hub in your city
ü Maturity of your business, competitive environment and city regulations
ü Location and characteristics (delivery radius, headroom, ramp gradient, van/truck accessibility, etc.)
ü Needed and planned facilities (avoid immediate moving)
ü Renting and operating costs
ü Collaborative projects and logistics (a project for the city?)
