MIT Megacity Logistics Lab
Cities around the world are growing rapidly in both number and size. Soon, more than 60% percent of the global population will live in large cities, and more than two-thirds of global GDP will be generated here. The Megacity Logistics Lab research focuses on the unique supply chain and last-mile delivery challenges these sprawling urban centers generate.
Recent Submissions
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Estimating the Traffic Congestion Footprint of Retail E-Commerce
(2023-10)The last decade has seen pivotal changes in the "last mile" of logistics: online order volumes are growing, customers are expecting deliveries with quicker turnarounds, and new technologies such as drones and electric ... -
Operational and tactical levers to reduce carbon emissions in temperature-sensitive freight transportation for pharmaceuticals
(2023-08-08)Carbon emissions are surging worldwide, with mounting political targets and shareholder pressure driving decarbonization efforts across all sectors. The temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical industry is particularly ... -
Regulatory Implications for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Last-Mile Delivery
(2022-10-03)This report examines the legal, regulatory, and societal barriers facing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they are deployed for last-mile delivery with a particular focus on deployment in the United States (U.S.). The ...
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