Sustainable Urban Freight Transport: A Global Perspective

This course caters primarily to university students or professionals working in urban transport infrastructure planning or logistics management. Whether you are simply curious about the topic or you intend to develop a career in these fields, this course will give you the tools you need to understand the complexities of urban freight transport systems.

The course emphasizes the theoretical foundation, the rigorous evaluation, and a multi-disciplinary approach to this complex area. Course participants will benefit from numerous case studies of best practice in selected cities around the world, in a variety of business settings.

Our emphasis on the global perspective is particularly relevant, since an understanding of local culture and political climate is an important factor in the success of any city logistics intervention.

The course will provide an avenue for students to learn from their peers about the challenges faced in their respective cities, and how to apply the principles learned to the challenges faced in their own cities.

What you'll learn:

• To identify the main logistics challenges facing cities around the world
• To understand the complex nature of urban freight transport systems
• To evaluate freight traffic impacts
• To explore the different approaches to solving urban freight transport problems
• To identify the research methods used to develop and apply knowledge in this field

Note:

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