4. ELU's role in urban logistics

4.1 Implementation framework

The increase in the urban population automatically leads to more trade. In addition, product marketing principles based on downstream management are leading to a fragmentation of shipments. Add to these realities the revitalization of city centers in recent years (which has been a priority for all political decision-makers), and the result is an increase in the flow of goods. As a result, they are taking on an ever-increasing role in traffic problems. In many cities (especially the larger ones), the number of people travelling by private car has stagnated, or even fallen.

In this dynamic context, the installation of ELUs makes it possible to absorb new demand and order exchanges. To achieve this, however, certain conditions must...