The arrival of autonomous vehicles will be the key event in the future of logistics. Operating costs are a major factor in the cost of delivery.

The rise of last mile logistics is a direct result of the changes in retail over the past decade, particularly the shift from in-store to online shopping.

The emergence of Ghost kitchens is tied closely to the changing state of logistics and delivery. These two trends are influenced by the same factors and can be easily combined.

The emissions and noise created by idling trucks during deliveries is a major concern for those near "last mile" facilities. Electric cars could be the answer to this issue.

Increased automation will result in higher energy costs for last mile fulfillment centers. Constructing these structures to be not only more energy efficient, but actively produce electricity could help offset operations costs while helping the environment.

Urban logistics tends to focus on the densest of our cities, but those living in the suburbs expect the same level of service, especially the young and affluent that are moving into walkable downtowns all over the country.