Conference Paper

EFFECT OF GREEN TRANSPORT INNOVATION ON SUSTAINABLE LAST MILE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY LAGOS STATE)

This study investigates green transport innovations as enablers for sustainable last-mile delivery systems in Nigeria's booming logistics sector. Barriers are identified, and innovations assessed, leading to a stakeholder framework. This conceptual paper draws on literature review, case studies, industry reports, and policy analyses of Nigerian logistics companies and public initiatives. Nigeria's last-mile sector faces unique challenges: logistics costs are high (20-30% of value against an 8-11% global average); infrastructure is lacking (60% rural roads covered); there's a trust deficit resulting in thefts and service failures; and over-dependence on fossil fuels is prevalent. However, emergent innovations like AI-powered route optimization, e-fleet vehicles (EV/CNG), drone delivery for medical supplies, and green procurement frameworks show promise for sustainability. Case studies highlight that the use of green supply chain management positively impacts on operational efficiency (r=0.65) and customer satisfaction (r=0.72) within Nigerian firms. It is the first comprehensive framework that holistically analyses the use of green transport innovations for a sustainable last-mile delivery in Nigeria. KEYWORDS: Last-mile delivery, sustainable logistics, transport innovation, Nigeria, e-commerce