Low-Emission Adaptive last mile logistics supporting 'on Demand economy' through digital twins

Sprawling cities need smart urban logistics to become more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. It is important for today’s tech-savvy city planners to generate simulations that can help guide their future plans. This is why it is necessary for them to make maximum use of the latest computer-aided design (CAD) technology. The EU-funded LEAD project is designing digital twins of urban logistics to support experimentation and decision making in public–private urban settings. Specifically, the project’s long-term goal is to develop an open physical internet-inspired framework for smart city logistics. Headed by a large consortium, the project will test its solutions in six cities: Madrid, The Hague, Budapest, Lyon, Oslo and Porto.