Abstract
Logistics flows in urban areas are generated by systems engaged in various business. Flows generators can be divided into typical logistics systems (logistics, distribution centers, freight terminals, logistics systems of companies, etc.), for which logistics is the core business, and other generators of city logistics (trade, hospitality, craft, service facilities etc.). These two categories of generators differ in terms of flow volume, location, infrastructure, surrounding conditions, form of goods, logistics units and consolidation system, logistics demands, goods handling, etc. In this paper, the basic differences between typical logistics systems and other generators of city logistics are analyzed, thus achieving the basic goal and contribution of paper.
Highlights
Cities have long been a places of intensive performing of the flow of people, information, goods, materials and freights
Flows are generated by systems whose core business is logistics, such as logistics, distribution centers, freight terminals, etc
The flows of facilities engaged in other businesses are very important
Summary
Cities have long been a places of intensive performing of the flow of people, information, goods, materials and freights. City logistics flows generators are different categories of facilities in or outside the urban area, engaged in various businesses. Successful flows planning, organization and performing are important both for their generators and for the entire urban area and community [7]. In addi-tion to the above, significant generators of city logi-stics flows are industrial systems and households, which due to their specific characteristics represent special categories of city logistics flows generators. They will not be considered in this paper. There are numerous differences between TLS and OGCL in terms of flow volume, location, infra-structure, surrounding conditions, form of goods, logi-stic units and consolidation systems, logistical dema-nds, goods handling, etc. Concluding remarks and directions for future research are given
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