Welcome to the 8th edition of the GREEN-LOG newsletter! Dear Reader, We are pleased to announce the publication of the 8th issue of the GREEN-LOG newsletter. If you are interested in innovative last-mile delivery solutions with the highest possible impact on environmental sustainability and traffic reduction, you are at the right place! Stay tuned @ www.greenlog-project.eu!
With best wishes,
The GREEN-LOG team |
Welcome to the 8th edition of the GREEN-LOG newsletter! Dear Reader, We are pleased to announce the publication of the 8th issue of the GREEN-LOG newsletter. If you are interested in innovative last-mile delivery solutions with the highest possible impact on environmental sustainability and traffic reduction, you are at the right place! Stay tuned @ www.greenlog-project.eu!
With best wishes,
The GREEN-LOG team |
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About GREEN-LOG
The world is experiencing unparalleled growth in last-mile transport following the unprecedented growth of e-commerce. This new reality brings a number of challenges to urban and peri-urban ecosystems and puts immense pressure on courier companies for seamless servicing of higher volume home deliveries. Against this backdrop, GREEN-LOG, the Horizon Europe co-funded project, aims to accelerate systemic changes and create last-mile delivery ecosystems that are economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable. GREEN-LOG offers Logistics-as-a-Service platforms for interconnected city logistics, automated delivery concepts using autonomous vehicles and delivery droids, cargo-bike-based innovations for sustainable micro-consolidation, and multimodal parcel deliveries integrating public transportation. The solutions are supported by networked city logistics dataspaces that supply dynamic services for proactive ecosystem optimisation while respecting the interests of stakeholders including consumers, businesses, and the city. The GREEN-LOG approach is deployed and validated in five Urban Living Labs, an inclusive set of demonstration sites that cover EU regions with different Urban Logistics characteristics and varying challenges. Three follower cities that experience rapid economic and social change and are highly interested in tailoring and replicating GREEN-LOG solutions will benefit from intensive transferability acceleration actions. |
About GREEN-LOG
The world is experiencing unparalleled growth in last-mile transport following the unprecedented growth of e-commerce. This new reality brings a number of challenges to urban and peri-urban ecosystems and puts immense pressure on courier companies for seamless servicing of higher volume home deliveries. Against this backdrop, GREEN-LOG, the Horizon Europe co-funded project, aims to accelerate systemic changes and create last-mile delivery ecosystems that are economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable. GREEN-LOG offers Logistics-as-a-Service platforms for interconnected city logistics, automated delivery concepts using autonomous vehicles and delivery droids, cargo-bike-based innovations for sustainable micro-consolidation, and multimodal parcel deliveries integrating public transportation. The solutions are supported by networked city logistics dataspaces that supply dynamic services for proactive ecosystem optimisation while respecting the interests of stakeholders including consumers, businesses, and the city. The GREEN-LOG approach is deployed and validated in five Urban Living Labs, an inclusive set of demonstration sites that cover EU regions with different Urban Logistics characteristics and varying challenges. Three follower cities that experience rapid economic and social change and are highly interested in tailoring and replicating GREEN-LOG solutions will benefit from intensive transferability acceleration actions. |
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Urban Logistics Innovation Day brings together more than 100 stakeholders to discuss the future of sustainable urban logistics |
Urban Logistics Innovation Day brings together more than 100 stakeholders to discuss the future of sustainable urban logistics |
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On 18 June 2026, GREEN-LOG joined forces with DECARBOMILE, POLIS Network and ALICE ETP to organise the 4th Urban Logistics Innovation Day in Brussels, bringing together more than 100 urban logistics practitioners, policymakers, researchers, industry representatives and European Commission representatives from across Europe. The event marked the final conference of both projects and provided an opportunity to showcase years of research, pilot demonstrations and collaboration aimed at accelerating the transition towards sustainable and zero-emission urban logistics. Throughout the day, GREEN-LOG partners presented key project results, innovative digital solutions and lessons learned from Living Labs across Europe. Discussions focused on trusted data sharing, real-time planning tools, consumer behaviour, shared logistics infrastructure, scalability of innovative solutions and supportive policy frameworks. The event also featured contributions from other CIVITAS Initiative projects, including DISCO, GreenTurn and CODE ZERO, fostering valuable exchanges across the urban mobility and logistics community. A key message emerging from the event was that many of the technologies and solutions needed to improve urban logistics are already available. The challenge now lies in scaling them up, developing viable business models, strengthening collaboration among stakeholders and integrating urban logistics more effectively into city planning and mobility strategies. Participants left Brussels with a shared commitment to continue advancing cleaner, smarter and more efficient urban freight systems across Europe Read more here |
On 18 June 2026, GREEN-LOG joined forces with DECARBOMILE, POLIS Network and ALICE ETP to organise the 4th Urban Logistics Innovation Day in Brussels, bringing together more than 100 urban logistics practitioners, policymakers, researchers, industry representatives and European Commission representatives from across Europe. The event marked the final conference of both projects and provided an opportunity to showcase years of research, pilot demonstrations and collaboration aimed at accelerating the transition towards sustainable and zero-emission urban logistics. Throughout the day, GREEN-LOG partners presented key project results, innovative digital solutions and lessons learned from Living Labs across Europe. Discussions focused on trusted data sharing, real-time planning tools, consumer behaviour, shared logistics infrastructure, scalability of innovative solutions and supportive policy frameworks. The event also featured contributions from other CIVITAS Initiative projects, including DISCO, GreenTurn and CODE ZERO, fostering valuable exchanges across the urban mobility and logistics community. A key message emerging from the event was that many of the technologies and solutions needed to improve urban logistics are already available. The challenge now lies in scaling them up, developing viable business models, strengthening collaboration among stakeholders and integrating urban logistics more effectively into city planning and mobility strategies. Participants left Brussels with a shared commitment to continue advancing cleaner, smarter and more efficient urban freight systems across Europe Read more here |
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GREEN-LOG Demonstrates Scalable, Data-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Last-Mile Logistics Across Europe |
GREEN-LOG Demonstrates Scalable, Data-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Last-Mile Logistics Across Europe |
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After 3.5 years of intensive research and real-world testing, the GREEN-LOG project delivers innovative solutions to transform last-mile logistics across Europe. Combining advanced digital tools with collaborative delivery models, the project demonstrates how cities and logistics operators can reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and scale sustainable operations. |
After 3.5 years of intensive research and real-world testing, the GREEN-LOG project delivers innovative solutions to transform last-mile logistics across Europe. Combining advanced digital tools with collaborative delivery models, the project demonstrates how cities and logistics operators can reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and scale sustainable operations. |
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Explore the project's key digital solutions and operational innovations for more sustainable, efficient, and collaborative last-mile logistics, validated across European Living Labs! 📖 Download the Factsheet here |
Explore the project's key digital solutions and operational innovations for more sustainable, efficient, and collaborative last-mile logistics, validated across European Living Labs! 📖 Download the Factsheet here |
GREEN-LOG Validates the Impact and Scalability of Sustainable Last-Mile Logistics |
GREEN-LOG Validates the Impact and Scalability of Sustainable Last-Mile Logistics |
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GREEN-LOG has successfully demonstrated the real-world impact and transferability of sustainable urban logistics solutions across Europe. Based on results from multiple Living Lab demonstrations, the project confirms strong environmental, operational, and societal benefits, along with high potential for replication in other cities.
👉 Read the full Press Release to learn more about the key findings and next steps
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GREEN-LOG has successfully demonstrated the real-world impact and transferability of sustainable urban logistics solutions across Europe. Based on results from multiple Living Lab demonstrations, the project confirms strong environmental, operational, and societal benefits, along with high potential for replication in other cities.
👉 Read the full Press Release to learn more about the key findings and next steps
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GREEN‑LOG delivers policy recommendations and roadmap to accelerate zero‑emission urban logistics in Europe |
GREEN‑LOG delivers policy recommendations and roadmap to accelerate zero‑emission urban logistics in Europe |
The GREEN‑LOG project has released its latest results, presenting a set of evidence-based Policy Recommendations and a practical Roadmap to support cities in transitioning towards zero-emission urban logistics. Developed through stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, and cross-city analysis, the recommendations address key challenges such as regulatory alignment, data sharing, and stakeholder cooperation. The roadmap outlines a phased pathway from pilot actions to fully integrated logistics systems, helping cities move from strategy to implementation. |
The GREEN‑LOG project has released its latest results, presenting a set of evidence-based Policy Recommendations and a practical Roadmap to support cities in transitioning towards zero-emission urban logistics. Developed through stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, and cross-city analysis, the recommendations address key challenges such as regulatory alignment, data sharing, and stakeholder cooperation. The roadmap outlines a phased pathway from pilot actions to fully integrated logistics systems, helping cities move from strategy to implementation. |
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How can cities create the right conditions for more sustainable and efficient urban logistics? Drawing on lessons learned across multiple European cities, the GREEN-LOG Policy Recommendations Brochure presents practical guidance on: ✅ Cooperation models between cities and logistics service providers
✅ Data collection, sharing and interoperability
✅ Consumer engagement and demand nudging
✅ Policy alignment and scaling across governance levels The brochure also highlights key actions that can help cities accelerate the transition towards zero-emission urban logistics, while fostering collaboration between public authorities, logistics operators, businesses, and citizens. 📖 Download the brochure here |
How can cities create the right conditions for more sustainable and efficient urban logistics? Drawing on lessons learned across multiple European cities, the GREEN-LOG Policy Recommendations Brochure presents practical guidance on: ✅ Cooperation models between cities and logistics service providers
✅ Data collection, sharing and interoperability
✅ Consumer engagement and demand nudging
✅ Policy alignment and scaling across governance levels The brochure also highlights key actions that can help cities accelerate the transition towards zero-emission urban logistics, while fostering collaboration between public authorities, logistics operators, businesses, and citizens. 📖 Download the brochure here |
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Living Labs in Spotlight RESULTS |
Living Labs in Spotlight RESULTS |
🎥 GREEN LOG in Oxfordshire: Redesigning last mile logistics through innovation and collaboration 🚲 |
🎥 GREEN LOG in Oxfordshire: Redesigning last mile logistics through innovation and collaboration 🚲 |
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In Oxfordshire, the GREEN‑LOG Living Lab explored new approaches to last‑mile delivery, combining moveable hubs, cargo‑bike operations and remotely operated delivery systems to improve performance in both urban and peri‑urban settings. The pilot illustrates how adaptive logistics models can streamline operations, reduce unnecessary trips and improve delivery conditions, even in less dense environments. 👉 A compelling example of how collaborative and digitally enabled solutions can reshape the future of urban logistics — watch the video |
In Oxfordshire, the GREEN‑LOG Living Lab explored new approaches to last‑mile delivery, combining moveable hubs, cargo‑bike operations and remotely operated delivery systems to improve performance in both urban and peri‑urban settings. The pilot illustrates how adaptive logistics models can streamline operations, reduce unnecessary trips and improve delivery conditions, even in less dense environments. 👉 A compelling example of how collaborative and digitally enabled solutions can reshape the future of urban logistics — watch the video |
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 | Smarter cities through smarter logistics: Introducing GREEN-LOG’s AIMP Urban freight systems are becoming increasingly complex, requiring better tools to support planning, optimisation, and decision-making. City authorities and logistics operators must balance efficiency, cost, and environmental impact while responding to rapidly evolving urban dynamics. To address these challenges, the GREEN-LOG project has developed its Augmented Intelligence Modelling Platform (AIMP), a comprehensive decision-support tool for planning, optimising, and evaluating sustainable urban freight operations.
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 | The Brains Behind GREEN-LOG: How AI Helps Move Packages Smarter GREEN-LOG is a European project building smarter, greener city logistics; think delivery bikes instead of vans. Behind the scenes, a suite of AI and machine-learning tools does the heavy lifting. Here’s what they do. Read more |
 | GREEN-LOG Athens Living Lab: Achieving cooperation between courier companies – Challenges & Solutions Cooperation between courier companies has always been a useful tool to widen the reach of a courier company. Such collaborations often take place in remote areas where not all companies have established their networks. However, establishing such a collaboration between two of the most renowned courier companies in Greece, in the city center of Athens, is a completely different story. Read more |
 | Ghent Delivers: How a Citywide Cargo‑Bike Pilot Made Sustainable Logistics Real Cities across Europe are rethinking the way goods move through their streets. Congestion, emissions, safety challenges, and pressure on public space are pushing urban logistics toward cleaner and more community‑friendly models. In this transition away from a classic van-based delivery model, Ghent’s real-world experiment in the GREEN‑LOG Living Lab Flanders stands out as a powerful demonstration of what sustainable urban logistics can achieve. Rather than theorising about sustainable logistics, Ghent put it directly into practice on its streets, in local shops, and at customers’ doors. Read more |
 | A Modular Approach to Logistics: GREEN-LOG’s BYOD Application Urban logistics operations rely heavily on smooth coordination between planning systems and on-the-ground execution. Ensuring that drivers and logistics operators have access to the right information at the right time remains a key challenge for efficient and sustainable freight delivery. To address this, the GREEN-LOG project has developed and validated its Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) mobile application—a user-friendly solution designed to support drivers, couriers, and logistics operators in executing and monitoring urban freight operations. Read more |
 | How the GREEN-LOG Digital Control Tower Supports Smarter Urban Logistics – From Visibility to Action One of the main advantages of the Digital Control Tower is its ability to move beyond monitoring and actively support operational decisions. Through the integration of forecasting services, the platform helps urban logistics operators anticipate changes in parcel demand and traffic conditions before they affect daily operations. By combining historical information with real-time data, the system provides valuable insights that can support more effective resource planning, fleet utilisation, and delivery scheduling. Read more |
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Flanders Living Lab concludes with strong results and high media interest |
Flanders Living Lab concludes with strong results and high media interest |
On 16 June 2026, the GREEN-LOG Flanders Living Lab brought together cities, logistics stakeholders, researchers, and project partners in Niel, Belgium, to showcase the results of three years of testing innovative urban logistics solutions. The event highlighted the GREEN-LOG Logistics-as-a-Service (LaaS) concept and demonstrated how collaboration can make last-mile logistics more efficient, sustainable, and socially beneficial. The results achieved across Ghent, Leuven, and Mechelen were particularly encouraging, including 55% fewer delivery trips, 29% lower delivery costs, and the redistribution of 1.42 tonnes of surplus food. The achievements also attracted significant attention from Flemish media, generating coverage in several specialised and mainstream outlets. Read more |
On 16 June 2026, the GREEN-LOG Flanders Living Lab brought together cities, logistics stakeholders, researchers, and project partners in Niel, Belgium, to showcase the results of three years of testing innovative urban logistics solutions. The event highlighted the GREEN-LOG Logistics-as-a-Service (LaaS) concept and demonstrated how collaboration can make last-mile logistics more efficient, sustainable, and socially beneficial. The results achieved across Ghent, Leuven, and Mechelen were particularly encouraging, including 55% fewer delivery trips, 29% lower delivery costs, and the redistribution of 1.42 tonnes of surplus food. The achievements also attracted significant attention from Flemish media, generating coverage in several specialised and mainstream outlets. Read more |
GREEN-LOG Athens Living Lab Stakeholder Event successfully held in Athens |
GREEN-LOG Athens Living Lab Stakeholder Event successfully held in Athens |
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GREEN-LOG Athens Living Lab Stakeholder Event was successfully held on 5 June 2026 at Technopolis Athens, bringing together key stakeholders from academia, industry, public authorities, and European initiatives. The event focused on collaborative approaches to last-mile delivery in urban environments, showcasing the experience and results of the Athens Living Lab within the GREEN-LOG project. The Athens Living Lab, led by ACS in collaboration with FedEx and the City of Athens (DAEM), and supported by AUEB (ELTRUN), the University of the Aegean, Netcompany S.A., Frontier Innovations, Aimsun, MOSAIC Factor, and MobyX, highlighted innovative solutions and practical insights for sustainable urban logistics. Read more |
GREEN-LOG Athens Living Lab Stakeholder Event was successfully held on 5 June 2026 at Technopolis Athens, bringing together key stakeholders from academia, industry, public authorities, and European initiatives. The event focused on collaborative approaches to last-mile delivery in urban environments, showcasing the experience and results of the Athens Living Lab within the GREEN-LOG project. The Athens Living Lab, led by ACS in collaboration with FedEx and the City of Athens (DAEM), and supported by AUEB (ELTRUN), the University of the Aegean, Netcompany S.A., Frontier Innovations, Aimsun, MOSAIC Factor, and MobyX, highlighted innovative solutions and practical insights for sustainable urban logistics. Read more |
GREEN-LOG Barcelona Living Lab Final Event |
GREEN-LOG Barcelona Living Lab Final Event |
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On 7 July 2026, GREEN-LOG participated in ATM's Logistic Sector Table in Barcelona, presenting the results and use cases of the Barcelona Living Lab. During a round table discussion involving EURECAT, VANaPED, and ATM, stakeholders explored opportunities for replication and provided valuable feedback on the project's solutions. The event gathered around 50 participants from across the urban logistics sector and concluded with an open consultation session, whose outcomes aim to support the development of the next Sustainable Urban Logistics Plan (SULP). |
On 7 July 2026, GREEN-LOG participated in ATM's Logistic Sector Table in Barcelona, presenting the results and use cases of the Barcelona Living Lab. During a round table discussion involving EURECAT, VANaPED, and ATM, stakeholders explored opportunities for replication and provided valuable feedback on the project's solutions. The event gathered around 50 participants from across the urban logistics sector and concluded with an open consultation session, whose outcomes aim to support the development of the next Sustainable Urban Logistics Plan (SULP). |
GREEN‑LOG Contributes to Urban Logistics Policy at DISCO Policy Dialogue |
GREEN‑LOG Contributes to Urban Logistics Policy at DISCO Policy Dialogue |
GREEN‑LOG participated in the DISCO Policy Dialogue on 17 June 2026, a targeted and interactive workshop bringing together selected representatives from cities, industry, and EU-funded projects to advance policy guidance for sustainable urban logistics. During the session, GREEN‑LOG presented its key outcomes alongside DISCO and DECARBOMILE, contributing insights from its Living Labs and pilot activities. Through World Café discussions, participants worked collaboratively to validate and refine policy recommendations, align approaches across projects, and identify practical pathways for implementation at city level. The event provided a valuable opportunity to support the development of a comprehensive policy framework and strengthen synergies between projects and stakeholders, with a view to facilitating the uptake of innovative and sustainable urban logistics solutions across Europe. Read more |
GREEN‑LOG participated in the DISCO Policy Dialogue on 17 June 2026, a targeted and interactive workshop bringing together selected representatives from cities, industry, and EU-funded projects to advance policy guidance for sustainable urban logistics. During the session, GREEN‑LOG presented its key outcomes alongside DISCO and DECARBOMILE, contributing insights from its Living Labs and pilot activities. Through World Café discussions, participants worked collaboratively to validate and refine policy recommendations, align approaches across projects, and identify practical pathways for implementation at city level. The event provided a valuable opportunity to support the development of a comprehensive policy framework and strengthen synergies between projects and stakeholders, with a view to facilitating the uptake of innovative and sustainable urban logistics solutions across Europe. Read more |
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| GREEN-LOG is a project under the CIVITAS Initiative. Read more - civitas.eu |
GREEN-LOG is a project under the CIVITAS Initiative. Read more - civitas.eu |
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Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, the CINEA or the UKRI. Neither the European Union nor the granting authorities can be held responsible for them. |
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, the CINEA or the UKRI. Neither the European Union nor the granting authorities can be held responsible for them. |
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