{"product_id":"urban-logistics-9780749478711","title":"Urban Logistics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Browne\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Logistics and Urban Freight Transport at the University of Gothenburg. \u003cb\u003eSönke Behrends\u003c\/b\u003e is a senior researcher at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Gothenburg.\u003cb\u003eJohan Woxenius\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Maritime Transport Management and Logistics at the University of Gothenburg.\u003cb\u003eGenevieve Giuliano\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor and Margaret and John Ferraro Chair in Effective Local Government at the University of Southern California. She is also Director of METRANS Transportation Center.\u003cb\u003eJosé Holguín-Veras\u003c\/b\u003e is William H Hart Professor and Director of the Center for Infrastructure, Transportation and the Environment at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Urban Logistics will give a competitive edge. It is rooted in the real-world experiences of leaders at the top of their game, sharing lessons learned from some of the most complex cities around the world.\" * Stacey D Hodge, former Director, Office of Freight Mobility, New York City Department of Transportation, USA *\u003cbr\u003e\"'This book provides a powerful and topical set of authoritative chapters that address the rapidly changing scene of urban logistics, covering complexity, heterogeneity, innovation in delivery systems and technological advances. It provides a welcome addition to the international research in this growing area of transport and, as such, will be of interest to those involved in management, policy and innovation.'\" * David Banister, Emeritus Professor of Transport Studies and Senior Research Fellow, University of Oxford, UK *\u003cbr\u003e\"Management and regulation of urban freight transport is becoming increasingly important for operators, customers and policymakers. In spite of the importance of the subject, there is still a dearth of research, analysis and evaluations. This book will be useful for policymakers and for anyone needing to get a broad overview of this crucial and fast-moving field.'\" * Jonas Eliasson, Director, Stockholm City Transportation Administration, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - ONE: Setting the scene;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 01: \tIntroduction to urban logistics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 02: Metropolitan economies and the generation of freight and service activity – An international perspective;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 03: Urban logistics – The regional dimension;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 04: Urban planning policies for logistics facilities: a comparison between US metropolitan areas and the Paris region;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 05: The dualism of urban freight distribution – City vs suburban logistics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 06: \tPort cities and urban logistics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - TWO: Urban logistics diversity;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 07: The logistics of parcel delivery – Current operations and challenges facing the UK market;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 08: \tE-commerce trends and implications for urban logistics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 09: Food and urban logistics – A fast-changing sector with significant policy and business implications;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 10: \tConsolidation centres in construction logistics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 11: The socio-economic benefits of off-peak hour distribution – The case of Stockholm;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection - THREE: Making change happen;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 12: \tStakeholder engagement and partnerships for improved urban logistics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 13: \tMulti-actor multi-criteria analysis as a tool to involve urban logistics stakeholders;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 14: Off-hour deliveries – The importance of outreach and proper planning;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 15: The procurement process – A key to improved urban logistics efficiency;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter - 16: Future developments in modelling and information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404530164055,"sku":"9780749478711","price":52.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780749478711.jpg?v=1730486740","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/urban-logistics-9780749478711","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}