The combination of urban hub, micro depot, self-service packing stations and cargo bike distribution on the district level is an innovative and unique aspect. Moreover, for the first time a mobile
packing station which can be moved by a cargo bike is examined. Furthermore, the project aims to pool parcel service distribution across different service providers in Magdeburg especially working with a regional private publishing parcel service.
Not only logistics are optimized but even economic aspects are augmented by extending business models. The development of a hub-and-spoke system for combined transport as well as vehicles and racks/carriers are main focus of the implementation.
Due to payload and range of cargo bikes power assist motors are utilized. Thereby the topic of electromobility and charging infrastructure is incorporated. To find a sustainable system the incorporation of a charging vendor for both commercial and private use is envisaged.
Main findings are pooling potential, application of cargo bikes in combination with micro depot, packing stations and application and design of a mobile packing station. ... [more]