© ULaaDS project
ULaaDS (Urban Logistics as an on-demand Service) aimed to promote sustainable and livable cities by introducing innovative, shared, zero-emission logistics to address the impact of the on-demand economy. The project aimed to change how people and local businesses handle their shopping and delivery practices in the future, contributing to the EU's objective of achieving zero-emission city logistics by 2030.
ULaaDS used a mix of innovative technology solutions (such as vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure), new collaboration models based on the sharing economy, and policy measures to drive systemic change in urban and peri-urban service infrastructure. It sought to assist cities in integrating sustainable and cooperative logistics systems into their SUMPs/SULPs.
The ULaaDS project developed a new framework to support urban logistics planning, aligning with the needs of industry, market, and government through an extensive collaborative process involving multiple stakeholders. This framework aimed to create favorable conditions for the private sector to embrace sustainable practices for urban logistics, while improving cities' ability to adapt to rapidly changing needs.
Duration 09/2021 - 02/2024
Website https://ulaads.eu/
Coordinator Freie Hansestadt Bremen (Municipality of Bremen)
The main goal of the ULaaDS project was to make it easier and faster to integrate new, practical, shared, and zero-emission solutions that address the major challenges created by the growing on-demand economy in future urban logistics scenarios. The ultimate aim was to contribute to zero-emission city logistics in the EU by 2030.
Output 1: Developed a new methodology for effective collaboration among multiple stakeholders, to be integrated into the SUMP and SULP process.
Output 2: Applied the newly developed methodology to specify local requirements in 'Lighthouse cities' such as Bremen, Mechelen, and Groningen.
Output 3: Replicated the knowledge and results obtained in 'Satellite cities' like Rome, Bergen, Edinburgh, and Alba Iulia.
Output 4: Evaluated the impact and results in the seven EU cities (Lighthouse and Satellite) to integrate the results into their current SUMPs and effectively progress with their SULP definition.
Rupprecht Consult has developed a new urban logistics planning guide within the framework of SUMP, drawing on its extensive experience in regional planning across diverse contexts.
Susanne Böhler-Baedeker
+49 221 6060 55 14
s.boehler@rupprecht-consult.eu
Katy Huaylla
+49 173 726 3684
k.huaylla@rupprecht-consult.eu