Usability of Physical Internet Characteristics for Achieving More Sustainable Urban Freight Logistics: Barriers and Opportunities Revealed by Dominant Stakeholder Perspectives

Author:

van Duin J.H.R.12ORCID,van Son Kees B.H.3ORCID,Tavasszy Lori A.4ORCID,van Binsbergen Arjan J.5ORCID,Kee Peter A.6,Huitema Edgar M.6ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Faculty of Technology, Policy & Management/Knowledge Center Sustainable Port Cities, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

2. Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

3. Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Technology, Policy & Management/AT Osborne, Delft/Baarn, Netherlands

4. Faculty of Technology, Policy & Management/Faculty of Civil Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands

5. Faculty of Civil Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands

6. AT Osborne, Baarn, Netherlands

Abstract

Urban freight logistics currently have to deal with multiple unsustainable conditions. Physical Internet (PI) characteristics show promise in making urban freight logistics more sustainable. This paper explores the opportunities and barriers to implementing this concept. Q-methodology is a method used to reveal different stakeholder perspectives. The results of the Q-methodology show four different perspectives out of which three display a positive attitude toward PI characteristics. One perspective is more moderate and states that a lot is possible already without any changes. One of the barriers is that there is no urgency to change. Further, most perspectives have a positive attitude toward regulations as long as they are nationally coordinated. Based on these results, policy recommendations are developed for individual and collaborative actions for stakeholders.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Mechanical Engineering,Civil and Structural Engineering

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