City consolidation center logistics

Quelle: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/themes/urban/city-logistics/urban-consolidation-centres_en

City consolidation center logistics refers to the management and coordination of freight flows through urban consolidation centers, where goods destined for city centers are aggregated into larger shipments for final distribution, aiming to reduce the number of delivery vehicles, lower costs and emissions, and improve urban freight efficiency.

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