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Online sale to individuals: towards an end of the mention "free delivery"?

Publié le null - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Urban logistics involves managing the flow of goods into, through and out of the city. E-commerce accounts for a growing share of urban freight transport. A report makes proposals to better control its environmental and social impacts.

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Freight transport in cities represents in France:

  • 20 % of traffic in built-up areas;
  • 20% of greenhouse gas emissions.

Deliveries to individuals are an increasing part of urban freight transport due to the development of e-commerce. This phenomenon has been amplified by the health crisis. The sector in 2021 exceeded €129 billion (+15.1% in one year). Nearly 90% of 15-79 year olds use online orders.

A May 24, 2022 Senate report sets the goal of moving from logistics seen exclusively as a constraint to logistics seen as an opportunity for agglomerations. Among the avenues, empowering online consumers (read more).

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