Abnormal load transport in the context of urban logistics

Purpose: The goal of the article is to present oversized transport in the context of urban logistics as the impact of available urban infrastructure, documentation and means of transport on the flow of oversized cargo between the place of loading and the place of receipt. Abnormal load transportation is carried out with the use of public and private roads. It affects the infrastructure and safety of the city through which it takes place, because usually a given section of the road is not excluded during the journey. Design/methodology/approach: The article is based on a broad analysis of Polish and foreign literature. The article also contains an example of the organization of abnormal load transport by one of the Polish enterprises, which was awarded the prestigious “ESTA Awards of excellence 2017” in the category of transport over 120 tonnes. Findings: Oversized transport has a big impact on the temporary functioning of freight flows in the city. The city's spatial development and legal norms significantly influence the oversize transport reduction. It is interesting area of research developing in the future. Originality/value The article shows oversized transport in the context of the city and freight flows in the city.

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Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa Nr 461252 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2020).