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“Last Mile Delivery Challenges and Innovations in Urban Logistics: A Study of the Pallet Industry”

Author(s) Mr. Aayush Yogesh Kulkarni, Dr. Jayashree Vispute
Country India
Abstract One of the most challenging and expensive stages of modern supply chain in last mile delivery. Particularly in large urban areas where traffic congestion, limited infrastructure, and customer’s increasing expectations are affecting delivery operations. In palletized logistics, all these challenges are becoming more complex because pallet shipments are of course heavier, as well as large, and requires specialized vehicles for loading, unloading, and transportation.
This research examines all the major challenges that are involved in last-mile delivery of palletized goods with urban environments and it explores all the possible solutions that can improve operational efficiency and also sustainability. Mostly this study relies on academic literature, industry reports, and logistics case studies related to urban freight transportation and the last mile delivery practices.
At the time of analysis it shows how pallet-based deliveries often faces challenges like road(traffic) congestion, restricted unloading areas, longer unloading times, vehicles not available on time, etc. It has strong potential in improving delivery efficiency and reducing environmental impact through micro-distribution hubs, electric vehicles, digital tracking technologies, etc.
The research mainly focuses on palletized freight, which is having less attention in academic studies. Also, findings provide useful understanding for logistics companies, supply chain managers, and policymakers who aim to improve urban delivery systems for supporting sustainable and efficient freight movement in cities.
Keywords Last mile delivery, Palletized logistics, Traffic congestion, loading and unloading spaces, micro hubs.
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-26
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