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City Logistics Solutions for CO 2 Emission Reduction and Energy Efficiency: A Comparative Study of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Tartu, and Sønderborg

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  • Joanna Rut

    (Faculty of Production Engineering and Logistics, Opole University of Technology, 45-272 Opole, Poland)

  • Wiktoria Dziki

    (Faculty of Production Engineering and Logistics, Opole University of Technology, 45-272 Opole, Poland)

  • Ryszard Beniak

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland)

  • Michal Podpora

    (Institute of Computer Science, University of Opole, 45-758 Opole, Poland)

  • Arkadiusz Gardecki

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland)

  • Bartlomiej Klin

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
    Weegree Sp. z o.o. S.K., 45-018 Opole, Poland)

Abstract

Modern cities face the challenge of reconciling dynamic development with environmental protection, as well as ensuring a high quality of life for their residents. In a time of continuous urbanization, with more than half of the world’s population living in cities, city logistics plays a crucial role in managing complex urban environments. As part of the concept of sustainable development, city logistics aims to minimize the negative impact of transport on the environment, while increasing operational efficiency and improving the comfort of life of residents in urban agglomerations. This article presents the results of a comparative analysis of the intensity of sustainable urban logistics development in selected cities of the European Union. It examines various strategies that reduce CO 2 emissions, improve air quality, and increase building energy efficiency. The analysis demonstrates that cities investing in sustainable urban logistics not only improve their environmental performance but also increase their attractiveness and competitiveness as desirable places to live and work.

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  • Joanna Rut & Wiktoria Dziki & Ryszard Beniak & Michal Podpora & Arkadiusz Gardecki & Bartlomiej Klin, 2024. "City Logistics Solutions for CO 2 Emission Reduction and Energy Efficiency: A Comparative Study of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Tartu, and Sønderborg," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(21), pages 1-25, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:21:p:5249-:d:1503766
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    1. Eiichi Taniguchi & Russell G. Thompson & Tadashi Yamada, 2003. "Predicting the effects of city logistics schemes," Transport Reviews, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 23(4), pages 489-515, July.
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