URBANLOGIX
Putting sustainable deliveries on the urban planning agenda
Expert interviews
As part of the UrbanLogix project, we spoke with urban mobility, logistics and policy experts to capture practical insights on sustainable urban logistics and last-mile delivery. The interviews explore real-world challenges cities face today, the role of public–private collaboration, and how logistics can be better integrated into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs).
Through these conversations, experts share lessons learned, emerging trends and actionable perspectives that support cities, planners and businesses in developing smarter, cleaner and more resilient urban delivery systems.
Raffaele Vergnani, Urban Freight Cluster Lead, POLIS Network
Raffaele Vergnani, Urban Freigh Cluster Lead at the POLIS Network, gives his insight on the pan-European cooperation aspect of sustainable urban mobility planning, especially in the area of urban freight and last-mile logistics. POLIS Network is a European network of cities and regions working together to improve urban transport and mobility. Through projects, working groups, and policy advocacy, POLIS helps cities test new approaches, share best practices, and turn mobility strategies into practical, real-world solutions.
Baiba Miltoviča, President of the “Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and Information Society” Section of the EESC
Baiba Miltoviča represents the European Economic and Social Committee, where she works on transport and mobility policy from a civil society perspective. She highlights the crucial role of civil society in urban planning, stressing that cities become more effective, inclusive and sustainable when residents, NGOs and social partners are actively involved in decision-making.
Alex Pazuchanics, Director of Mobility Innovation, Vianova i/o
Alex Pazuchanics represents Vianova, a company focused on helping cities better understand and manage mobility through data. During the interview, Mr. Pazuchanics explains how data-driven insights can support smarter decisions around logistics management, parking, and last-mile deliveries. He highlights the importance of using real-time and aggregated mobility data to balance the needs of cities, residents and delivery operators, and to reduce congestion and negative impacts in dense urban areas.
Riccardo Erriu, Research Fellow, Roma Tre University
Riccardo Erriu, PhD candidate in "Government, Economics and Institutions", Roma Tre University is an expert of sustainable urban logistics planning. During the interview Mr. Erriu gives overview why Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans (SULPs) is an important aspect of modern sustainable urban mobility planning and the main challenges of integrating logistics aspect in modern urban planning.
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