How Cities Are Evolving to Meet the Sharp Rise in Shipping Demands

As online shopping cements its place in the current retail industry, cities have to contend with the rise in urban freight trips, package deliveries and other associated factors.

Plus, expedited options like two-day, one-day, overnight and two-hour delivery have forced the shipping logistics industry to become more agile. For retailers, meeting that demand means shoring up last-mile fulfillment strategies, expanding distribution channels and even working with outside delivery providers. But for cities, expedited shipping means more trucks on already congested roads and an excess of packages.