There have been increasing concerns about the rapid urbanisation and aging of population. About a half of total
world’s population of 7 billion people lived in urban areas in 2010 according to the survey of United Nations and
this is predicted to become over 60% by 2030. Globally, the proportion of persons over 65 years old was 7.6% in
2010 and is predicted to become 18.3% in 2060.
Under such demographic conditions urban freight transport issues have become more important for supporting a
better life for people as well as a better environment in urban areas. Urban freight transport is not only essential for
economic growth but also for better urban environment. However, logistics activities sometimes generates traffic quieter, and safer communities are needed. In addition, as we face higher risks of disasters due to global climate
change and aging societies, urban freight transport should incorporate these risks for creating more sustainable and
liveable cities (Taniguchi et al. 2013).
To address these complicated problems the concept of city logistics has been proposed (Taniguchi et al., 2001). A
number of policy measures of city logistics have been implemented in cities throughout the world. As well,
modelling techniques have been developed for planning and evaluating the city logistics policy measures. This paper
describes overview of city logistics and urban freight transport management for creating more efficient and
environmentally friendly urban freight transport systems