In large cities, night-time logistics, or night-time distribution of goods, is a viable option for dealing with problems that may arise during the day (traffic jams, noise, absence, etc.).
Companies, supply chain experts, and government agencies have been debating night-time logistics, its impact, and environmental benefits for some time.
According to the most recent reports on the subject (e.g., by the AECOC), night-time logistics allow for a 30% reduction in the number of kilometers traveled by transporters when compared to daytime distribution, resulting in a 13–31% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
Similarly, some experts believe that night-time logistics is one of the most effective strategies in terms of both the environment and economic efficiency. As a result, many companies, such as Indochinapost, are already considering this factor, which has the potential to condition, if not change, the distribution, and storage sector.
The Benefits of Night-Time Distribution
The following are some of the advantages of using this type of logistics:
- It reduces the number of pollutant emissions significantly.
- Any delivery point can be easily accessed.
- It shortens the time it takes for goods to be delivered.
- Fewer traffic obstructions during loading and unloading.
- There are fewer kilometers traveled. During the day, alternate routes are often taken to avoid traffic jams, and they are often longer.
Night-time logistics, on the other hand, must deal with issues such as increased labor costs (bonuses for working at night), noise pollution at inconvenient times, and increased insecurity.
