The Clean Cities Campaign has unveiled a deep dive into urban logistics in Europe, with 35 European cities now having plans to introduce zero-emissions zones in the 2030s.
With urban logistics playing a vital role in European cities, polluting vans and trucks still present a challenge for cities and companies wanting to transition to zero-emissions urban logistics.
The campaign says numerous European cities and companies have become pioneers in the transition to zero-emissions urban logistics.
110 international commitments have been signed by European cities to decarbonise transport, with 182 companies having joined alliances for zero-emissions urban logistics.
The campaign is now asking cities to continue adopting and communicating phased strategies for zero-emissions zones by the 2030s, coordinating local alliances and providing targeted financial support as well as sufficient electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
“Companies should adopt zero-emissions urban logistics action plans, invest in electric cargo bikes, vans and trucks, and share progress and lessons learned with cities and other companies,” the campaign says.
“Civil society should play an active role by contributing to consultations and supporting knowledge sharing within and beyond the city.”
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