The location of logistics facilities significantly affects not only the activities of urban goods
movement, but also the urban environment as these facilities represent major originators …

The acceleration of economic globalization and integration has led to a dramatic increase in
the flow of goods worldwide and changes in the spatial location of logistics facilities. The …

While many past studies analyze the changes in the spatial distribution of logistics facilities
and provide insights on the factors that drive the migration of logistics facilities, only a few …

The organization of modern economies is built upon an efficient transport system and an
increasing role is played by the logistics sector in overcoming the constraints of time and …

In recent years, the location of logistics facilities, in particular with regard to “logistics sprawl,”
has emerged as a topic in the literature that is, a process of spatial decentralisation of …

During the last years, the number of digital platforms offering allegedly environmental
sustainable last-mile logistics services has been increasing fast all over the world. Their size …

Large urban regions are the main logistics markets. They concentrate warehouses,
distribution centres and terminals in numerous logistics zones; they polarize thus regional …

This paper aims to characterize the relocation of warehouses in the São Paulo Metropolitan
Region (SPMR) considering the spatial structure of changes in warehouse locations. We …

The purpose of this research is to understand how and why warehouses have changed
location over time from central urban areas to the urban periphery: spatial decentralization …

The phenomenon of urban sprawl has been studied extensively. Most research so far has
focused on residential settlements. A growing number of studies have addressed industrial …