The EVIDENCE project has analysed the economic evidence in more than 20 reports and papers on Urban Freight initiatives. Most evidence focuses on Urban Freight Consolidation Centres (UFCCs), showing positive impacts, in terms of cost savings and better service to logistics operators and final customers.
UFCC Interventions are often small-scale with few impacts at city scale. Better economic assessment of schemes will require greater understanding of supply chain costs and benefits associated with urban freight measures. Commercial sensitivities, the lack of standardised evaluation and the experimental nature of some freight initiatives can make assessment more difficult.
To access this evidence on urban freight and other sustainable mobility initiatives, and to download the reports and reviews, please visit evidence-project.eu
