(1/2) The research conducted in Kochi, Shimla and Panaji under the EcoLogistics project recognizes that freight management needs to be tailored to the unique needs of each place, the location, economic activity, existing infrastructure and connectivity to markets.
(1/2) The EcoLogistics project studies urban freight movement in 3 countries: Argentina, Colombia and India. In India, it focuses on Kochi, Panaji and Shimla. #ecologistics#urbanfreight#climatechange#livablecity
"A long-term institutional framework, along with policies & financing schemes, is fundamental for the success of an urban logistics project"- @yiqian_zhang, Senior Official, World Secretariat @ICLEI.
"The Govt. has taken several initiatives to improve urban freight. We have a master transport plan for Dhaka. However, it is being revised & will include strategies for the transport sector also." Md. Anisur Rahman, Joint Secy, Ministry of Road, Transport and Bridges, Bangladesh.
"It is important to document the best sustainable experiences in urban logistics and share them; build capacity; and that all stakeholders should collaborate to improve the freight system." @camilourbano , Urban Development Leader, @despacio_org.
#EcoLogisticsinKochi
The Hon'ble Mayor of Kochi, Adv. M Anilkumar
@AdvMAnilkumar1 on why his city's multi-stakeholder approach to #freight management under #EcoLogistics project could be a potential game-changer.
Watch this insightful video: https://t.co/vhq4qhuXZP @iki_bmu
Achieving a meaningful shift towards #electricmobility will require bold action from all levels of govt. Cities can play a key role in the #EV transition. #ICLEISouthAsia, which is working to enable Indian cities to take leadership here, held an online event on the 13th of Dec.
Urban #freight transport is growing & adding to #airpollution, #congestion & other problems in India.
The #EcoLogistics project looks at both simple & complex solutions that Kochi, Panaji & Shimla can adopt for road #freightmanagement. https://t.co/izWGwp9ZFr
Vision: to enable Asia-Pacific region’s economies to accelerate deployment & transitions across land-based transport modes to achieve their visions of transitions toward net-zero emissions transport systems through integrated solutions. Dr. Sanjini U. Nanayakkara, @NREL #ALP2021
Shri Pawan Kumar Agarwal IAS, Special Secretary (Logistics), Department of Commerce, Ministry of commerce & industry, Government of India emphasized the need for a city-level action plan & Multistakeholder engagement approach.
The capabilities of our people to rapidly innovate & adapt to new circumstances never ceases to amaze me. @rajesh664 we need to get him as an advisor to our R&D & product development teams!
#E Rickshaws have advantages for #cities facing air #pollution & transport access, but there are barriers in scaling up the vehicle. Read & download our latest handbook 'E Rickshaw Deployment in Indian Cities', funded by @ShaktiFdn to get an understanding https://t.co/fGaYVLjqLB