The so-called “last mile” of ecommerce delivery arguably produces more pollutants per package than any other segment. Picture a UPS truck driving multiple city blocks to deliver a single item.
The World Economic Forum forecasts a carbon emission increase of 30% in the next 10 years and the demand for last-mile delivery to grow by 78%. But improvements in infrastructure and route planning can significantly lower last-mile emissions, benefitting consumers, companies, and the environment.
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