CO4HUB

Cities depend on a constant flow of goods, but urban freight also contributes to congestion, emissions, and noise. In CO4HUB, we explore how Urban Logistics Hubs (ULHs) can help make last-mile delivery cleaner, smarter, and more efficient - without compromising reliable access to essential goods. Our work focuses on overcoming three major barriers: limited space for logistics in city centers, low willingness to pay for sustainable delivery, and the lack of collaboration between competing logistics providers.

Together with stakeholders, we develop and test new solutions that make shared urban logistics possible. This includes new ways for operators to share infrastructure, innovative business models that combine logistics with additional services, and public policies that encourage shipment consolidation. These ideas will be co-created and tested in six real-world pilots across four countries and supported by simulations to see how well they work in different types of cities.

Our goal is simple: show how urban logistics can reduce traffic, emissions, and noise while keeping cities supplied with the goods people need every day. By combining practical testing with research, CO4HUB will deliver solutions that cities and logistics providers can actually use—helping create cleaner, more efficient, and more livable urban spaces.