Freight traffic in Europe continues to grow, especially in the road sector. This contributes to congestion and pollution problems, particularly in urban areas. Therefore, there is growing interest in 'city logistics', which describes the use of innovative concepts for the efficient distribution of goods. These concepts include information and control systems, transhipment and load consolidation areas, tracking and tracing systems, and the use of traffic management measures to regulate and assist the movement of delivery vehicles. Benefits can include the switching of long-distance freight from road to rail and a reduction in delivery trips.