Title: Barriers towards development of urban consolidation centres and their implementation: literature review

Authors: Sergey Tsiulin; Olli-Pekka Hilmola; Nikolay Goryaev

Addresses: Department of Exploitation of Auto Transport, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia ' Lappeenranta University of Technology, Kouvola Unit, Prikaatintie 9, FIN-45100 Kouvola, Finland ' Department of Exploitation of Auto Transport, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Abstract: In recent years, the increasing growth of city logistics has considerably affected the quality of life and existing methods of supplement in urban areas. By reviewing, this research systemises the current state of urban freight transportation and its relevant issues to provide a more solid basis for further research opportunities. Research examines that current challenges are primarily related to urban sprawl, lack of scientific data, financial concerns and stakeholder acceptability. Moreover, legal, practical and ecological barriers are highly important both for the field of urban freight as well as for the implementation of urban consolidation centres (UCCs). Solutions to overcome the defined issues are provided e.g., the need of detailed planning and establishing credible business models. Based on this review, areas of concern and the impact of possible new changes are identified. Solutions are provided as well as the importance of implementing flexible policies, restrictions and preferences regarding urban freight.

Keywords: urban freight transport; consolidation centres; sustainable transport; literature review.

DOI: 10.1504/WRITR.2017.086235

World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research, 2017 Vol.6 No.3, pp.251 - 272

Received: 31 Aug 2016
Accepted: 25 Apr 2017
Published online: 03 Sep 2017 *

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