Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview 15

Chapter 2 Urban Freight Survey and the Availability for Policy Measures in Tokyo Metropolitan Area 31
2.1 Background and Outline of Urban Freight Survey in TMA 33
2.2 Current situations of freight in TMA 38
2.3 Current situation and required policy measures for major logistics facilities 48
2.4 Mixture of land use pattern and issues by logistics facility 55
2.5 Large size truck movement and traffic congestion as shown by probe data from vehicles 59
2.6 Final remarks 64

Chapter 3 The development of urban logistics in Dalian, China 65
3.1 Current logistics situation 67
3.2 Dalian express parcel delivery 76
3.3 Bohai Train Ferry 84
3.4 Plans and suggestions for improving urban logistics 90

Chapter 4 Urban Logistics in the Greater Manila Area: Issues, Challenges and Strategies 93
4.1 Introduction 95
4.2 Logistic Situation in the Greater Manila Area 96
4.3 Logistics Industry, Services and Regulation 102
4.4 Urban Logistics Issues and Challenges 113
4.5 Good Practices in Improving Urban Logistics 118
4.6 Strategic Plans and Policy Measures for Improving Urban Logistics 124
4.7 Conclusion 131

Chapter 5 Building Sustainable Urban Logistics System in Taipei 133
5.1 Introduction 135
5.2 Profile of Logistics System of Taiwan 135
5.3 A Case of Sustainable Urban Logistics System in Taipei 139
5.4 Conclusion 148

Chapter 6 Urban Logistics Policy in Seoul, Korea 151
6.1 Introduction 153
6.2 Current Logistics Situation and Issues 153
6.3 Regulation and Promotion 164
6.4 Logistics Trends 167
6.5 Policy Directions for Improving Urban Logistics in Seoul 169
6.6 Conclusion 175

Reference 179