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Advantages and Challenges of Alternative Means of Transport

18 May 2026

Environmental regulations, rising fuel prices, and congested city centres are reshaping textile delivery logistics. Electric trucks, cargo bikes, parcel services, and drones are considered alternatives to traditional transport – but what opportunities and challenges do they bring?

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New Means of Transport	Advantages	Challenges
Cargo bikes	Emission-free Flexible and agile Low operating costs	Limited payload Restricted range Weather-dependent High dead weight
Electric trucks (E-trucks)	Optimisation of in-house logistics by focusing on easily accessible customers with larger laundry volumes Suitable for transporting small quantities Cross-border service	High acquisition costs Europe-wide fast-charging infrastructure still under development Own charging infrastructure required on-site Limited range Battery charging times may conflict with driver rest periods
Parcel delivery services	Optimising in-house logistics by focusing on easily accessible customers with larger laundry volumes Transport of small quantities Cross-border service	Deliveries are outside the company’s direct control Customer dissatisfaction due to delivery errors or delays Weight limits Pricing structure of the service provider
Drones	Emission-free Autonomous delivery to customers (no additional personnel required) High flexibility, for example for extra delivery runs	Approval procedures and flight route restrictions Limited load capacity Restricted delivery range Unclear delivery handover procedures

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