Cycle Logistics
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Yet, in the midst of these challenges, Stef launched @ciclologisticaporto, a project dedicated to last-mile logistics. Through determination and creativity, Stef shows that transitioning to sustainable logistics isn’t just possible—it’s vital, even in cities where cycling feels like an uphill battle.
“After the pandemic,
we became very lazy
and we want everything delivered at our doorstep. This means more vans,
more trucks, and so
more CO2 in the street.”
Stef Michielsens,
Founder of Ciclo Logistica Porto
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Electric cargo bikes can reduce emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional logistics, all while carrying loads of up to 250 kg.
Companies adopting these solutions benefit in multiple ways, including savings on taxes, congestion charges, parking fees, and fuel expenses.
This video was produced for Urban Mobility Explained (UMX), a youtube channel powered by EIT Urban Mobility, that features a series of short and easy-to-follow videos showcasing innovative practices in urban mobility across Europe and beyond.
#logisticasustentavel #mobilidadeurbana #ciclologistica #porto
Sustainable Production
For this production, we chose to travel by train from Lisbon to Porto instead of using a car. In Porto, we rented a cargo bike, which allowed us to handle the main commutes between our accommodation and the protagonist’s home (8 km apart). Other journeys were made on foot, with occasional use of a ride-hailing service, opting for an electric vehicle whenever possible. This choice enabled us to reduce the project's environmental impact by approximately 92% compared to traveling by car.
66% of the meals consumed during the filming of this project were plant-based.
The choice of accommodation was based not only on its proximity to the filming locations but also on its adherence to certain sustainability criteria, such as the avoidance of single-use plastics and water-saving measures.
Filmmaker · Inês Rueff
Production · Jana Cotilllas, Malaurie Chokoualé, More Than Stories
Editing · Inês Rueff, Eduardo Militão
Executive Production · Martin Vendel, Gautam Rao
Filmmaker · Inês Rueff Production · Jana Cotilllas, Malaurie Chokoualé, More Than Stories Editing · Inês Rueff, Eduardo Militão Executive Production · Martin Vendel, Gautam Rao
Credits
Client
EIT - Urban Mobility
Special thanks to
Stef Michielsens
Catarina Duarte
Zero Plástico
Ciclo - Urban Electric Bikes
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