Why this matters to buyers
Buyers relying on European urban freight may face increased logistics costs and potential delivery delays due to congestion. This could affect total landed cost and supply chain reliability.
Recommended buyer actions
- Factor potential congestion-related delays and cost increases into European supply chain planning.
- Explore alternative delivery schedules or routes to mitigate urban congestion impacts.
Original source context
Traffic congestion continues to place growing pressure on urban freight operators across Europe, driving up fuel costs, reducing productivity and increasing transport-related emissions. With fleets spending more time stationary in increasingly congested city centres, unnecessary engine idling has become a significant source of both financial waste and environmental impact, prompting businesses to seek more efficient […] The post Europe’s congestion is costing fleets millions appeared first on Logistics Business.
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