Supporting the implementation of the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission · Advancing circular logistics solutions in cities

Projects are expected to contribute to all the following outcomes: • Accelerated transition towards circular economy in the freight transport sector and throughout the urban logistics value chain, contributing to the objectives of the Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission and the EU Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI); • Increased adoption by logistics operators of new and tested circular systemic logistics solutions, including modular loading units and…

The rapid growth of e-commerce and urban logistics has led to an increase in packaging waste, inefficiencies in freight transport, and rising environmental impacts. Current urban logistics systems often rely on disposable packaging and fragmented transport operations, resulting in significant material waste, resource inefficiency and carbon emissions. Addressing these challenges requires innovative circular economy approaches, promoting systemic, innovative, circular and…