The logistics dualization in question: Evidence from the Paris metropolitan area

Adeline Heitz (1)

1 LIRSA - Laboratoire interdisciplinaire de recherche en sciences de l'action

We examine the logistics dualization in the Paris metropolitan area using a database revealing the stock of logistics facilities. By introducing a new typology of logistics facilities, we are able to call into question the idea of a logistics dualism. We identify a third segment of the logistics real estate market, which is neither suburban nor urban. The existence of intermediate logistics facilities demonstrates that the metropolitan logistics landscape is more complex than a simple dual structure suggests. Our analyses highlight the mechanisms of the logistics real estate market, the role of public policy, and issues related to the development of metropolitan areas.

Domaines: Géographie; Architecture, aménagement de l'espace

Adeline Heitz. The logistics dualization in question: Evidence from the Paris metropolitan area. Cities, 2021, 119, pp.103407. ⟨10.1016/j.cities.2021.103407⟩. ⟨hal-03323061⟩