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Managing Urban Freight Congestion

Urban freight transport causes congestion, air pollution and noise in metropolitan areas.

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Last updated: 10 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Urban freight transport causes congestion, air pollution and noise in metropolitan areas. Its management combines operational measures – delivery time windows, consolidation centres on the urban periphery, night-time deliveries, e-cargo bikes – with urban planning and regulation (low-emission zones, weight restrictions). Logistics operators optimise routes via real-time tracking and fleet management software; municipalities support through infrastructure and incentives. The goal is a liveable city without compromising goods supply.

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