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Last Mile Delivery Services

B-Line is a Distribution Networking Building Sustainable Urban Life

— January 10, 2013 — Social Good
Based in Portland, Oregon and founded in 2009, B-Line is a sustainable delivery and distribution network that focuses specifically on the "last mile." The last mile is typically known as the very end of companies deliveries to the customers directly -- it's traditionally jargon from telecommunications, Internet and cable TV industries. In many ways, it can be considered one of the most important parts of the chain because this is where customers and companies connect on the network but delivering the last mile can also prove to be a challenge.

B-Line uses part electric cargo trikes and has so far reduced about 54,000 pounds of CO2 emissions in comparison to what other logistics companies use, that is, vans and trucks.

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Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Last Mile Delivery - B-Line's focus on sustainable delivery and distribution networks presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the last mile delivery industry.
2. Electric Cargo Trikes - The use of electric cargo trikes by B-Line showcases a trend in utilizing eco-friendly transportation methods for last mile delivery, presenting opportunities for innovation in electric vehicle technology.
3. Reducing CO2 Emissions - B-Line's significant reduction of CO2 emissions compared to traditional logistics companies highlights the trend of environmental consciousness in the last mile delivery sector, signaling opportunities for developing eco-friendly delivery solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Delivery and Logistics - The emergence of sustainable last mile delivery services like B-Line presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the delivery and logistics industry.
2. Transportation - The use of electric cargo trikes by B-Line showcases an innovative trend in eco-friendly transportation for last mile delivery, opening up opportunities for innovation in the transportation industry.
3. Environmental Sustainability - B-Line's focus on reducing CO2 emissions reflects a trend in the last mile delivery sector towards environmental sustainability, encouraging innovation in eco-friendly practices and solutions.
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