Urban logistics
Delivery density
Densité des livraisons
Delivery density is the concentration of delivery activity within a defined area or route, expressed using an explicitly stated unit. It may describe stops, parcels, or recipients per distance or area, so comparisons require consistent geography, time periods, and definitions rather than an unqualified density value.
Understanding the term
High parcel density does not necessarily mean many vehicle stops if one stop serves several recipients. Link density measures to the operational question being examined.
Assess the complete goods movement, including replenishment, stopping, handling, receiving, and any additional collection or return trip. Engage operators and recipients with different shipment patterns rather than relying on one fleet’s experience. Record the street-space, building, workforce, and timing constraints that shape feasibility. Compare a proposed arrangement with an explicit baseline and examine neighboring streets, since a local improvement can shift loading pressure or handling effort elsewhere in the delivery chain.