Intelligent Last-Mile Logistics and Autonomous Delivery Systems in Cities
A special issue of Future Transportation (ISSN 2673-7590).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 53
Special Issue Editors
Interests: multi-criteria decision-making; fuzzy logic; operational research; management in logistics; postal traffic; city logistics; last-mile delivery
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Interests: postal services; transportation science; decision-making; optimization algorithms; fuzzy logic
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on intelligent last-mile logistics and autonomous delivery systems in cities, exploring innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and reliability of urban deliveries. It will emphasize the integration of autonomous systems such as drones, delivery robots, and self-driving vehicles with intelligent technologies like AI, IoT, and data analytics to optimize routes, track shipments in real time, and improve urban logistics networks.
The scope includes both research and practical applications addressing urban challenges such as traffic congestion, limited parking, regulatory frameworks, and environmental impacts. Topics of interest include autonomous delivery models, micro-fulfillment centers, smart lockers, energy-efficient operations, and strategies for improving customer convenience and safety.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to advance knowledge, showcase emerging technologies, and promote sustainable, cost-effective delivery solutions. It aims to inform policy, guide urban planning, and encourage collaboration between researchers, technology developers, and logistics practitioners to meet the growing demands of city-based e-commerce.
Dr. Stefan Jovčić
Prof. Dr. Momčilo Dobrodolac
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intelligent last-mile logistics
- city logistics
- autonomous delivery systems
- sustainability
- urban last-mile delivery solutions
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