Kunal Yogishwar Shetty

Project Title

Evaluating the influence of freight stakeholders in shaping urban freight systems

Project Abstract

This research project aims to explore how relationships between stakeholders influence collaboration in the planning and implementation of urban freight systems. Effective urban freight initiatives require coordination among a diverse range of stakeholders, often with differing interests, priorities and levels of influence. However, challenges relating to trust, information sharing, power imbalances and existing relationships can affect collaborative outcomes. The project seeks to develop a deeper understanding of how these relationship dynamics shape stakeholder interactions, influence decision-making and contribute to the success or failure of collaborative urban freight initiatives. Ultimately, the research aims to identify the factors that enable or hinder effective stakeholder collaboration and provide insights to support more inclusive, coordinated and sustainable urban freight systems