Ecologistics looks at freight transport in India, Argentina & Colombia. Low carbon urban freight is an important part of emissions reduction & climate change.
(1/2) Shimla’s mountainous terrain poses challenges in freight transport. Vehicles do not fit in the narrow, winding roads, and last-mile delivery is performed by headloaders, on foot.
(1/2) In a tourist destination like Goa, the freight system is impacted by the changing population levels. The movement of goods has to be modular, as tourism and demand drops during monsoon.
(1/2) In Kochi, the transport sector contributed 58% of total emissions in 2012-13. SEZs and two dedicated freight corridors connecting seaports, the airport, and the railway terminal have decongested city traffic.
Goods arrive to cities in bulk by air, ship, or large multi-axle trucks. From warehouses to markets and inner-city lanes, they are unloaded and loaded into smaller and smaller vehicles, which requires space.
(2/2) Although they are not considered commercial freight vehicles, they operate informally as an important mode of urban freight transport. @DGP_Goa@ccpmayor@MauvinGodinho
(2/2) As the administrative capital of Himachal Pradesh, population is on the rise. Freight movement also increases to meet the demand of tourists. @MunicipalShimla@DC_Shimla@NHAI_Official
(1/2) Kochi has to handle all the goods that pass through its sea port. As a growing city, there is a high demand for consumer goods and construction materials, which are brought in. #kochi#ernakulam#kochimunicipalitycorporation#portcity