Research Highlight 🔍 Rapid urbanization and increasing e-commerce demand worldwide are putting pressure on urban transportation systems, causing a notable rise in negative externalities such as traffic accidents, road congestion, and pollution. The use of diesel vehicles for intra-city deliveries significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, with last-mile deliveries alone accounting for up to 30% of urban CO2 emissions. Crowdshipping, which involves city residents fulfilling package delivery requests, is a rising concept that could significantly reduce these negative externalities.

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