Plan for sustainable urban logistics – comparing between Scandinavian and UK practices

Introduction Common practices in current urban logistics planning in Scandinavia and the UK, and the degree to which SUTP (Sustainable Urban Transport Plan), SUMP (Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans) and SULP (Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans) guidelines are used, are examined in this paper. Methods...

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Published in:European transport research review 2017-12, Vol.9 (4), p.1-13, Article 52
Main Authors: Fossheim, Karin, Andersen, Jardar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automotive Engineering
City planning
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Freight plans
Guidelines
Identification methods
Literature reviews
Logistics
Original Paper
Planning
Regional planning
Regional/Spatial Science
SULP
Sustainability
Topical Collection on Accommodating urban freight in city planning
Transportation
Transportation planning
Transportation research
Urban development
Urban freight
Urban transportation
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Summary:Introduction Common practices in current urban logistics planning in Scandinavia and the UK, and the degree to which SUTP (Sustainable Urban Transport Plan), SUMP (Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans) and SULP (Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans) guidelines are used, are examined in this paper. Methods A systematic literature review identifies relevant studies based on predefined inclusion criteria: mobility, freight, urban, plan. Results It is found that urban freight plans are used more frequently in the UK than in the Scandinavian countries. SULPs (freight strategies, action plans or parts of a mobility plan) follow a structure that identifies the current situation and defines the strategic context, vision, targets and objectives using selected policy measures, measures that are dependent on geographical scope. Conclusions Urban freight plans are designed with a sustainability perspective to define visions and policy measures for urban freight. SUTP, SUMP and SULP methodologies are used in existing Scandinavian and UK urban freight plans, especially when a collaborative planning approach is being practiced. The emphasis on urban freight is challenged by the regional perspective. Integrating urban freight in general planning procedures or transport planning is important. Government guidance and sustainable strategies can provide a planning methodology and, therefore, based on national guidelines further European structural standardisation could be beneficial. Identification of freight plans is crucial if the contributions they make are to be determined.
ISSN:1867-0717
1866-8887
DOI:10.1007/s12544-017-0270-8