The Future of Last-Mile Delivery & Logistics

This meeting is designed to bring together professionals in the

last-mile delivery space to network and grow, to collaborate on compliance, strategy, and political engagement.

To discuss where we are now and where things are headed.

Drones in Urban Logistics

• Live examples of drone deliveries in NYC
• Regulatory hurdles and potential scalability
• Integration with existing last-mile infrastructure

New Distribution Models

• Blue Highways, Expanding freight and logistics on NYC's waterways
• How micro hubs are reshaping last-mile logistics
• Expansion of bike courier services in NYC
• Zoning, policy, and real estate considerations

Bikes & Micro-Mobility Solutions

• Expansion of bike courier services in NYC
• Challenges and benefits of e-bikes and cargo bikes
• The role of bike infrastructure in reducing congestion

Regulatory & Policy Landscape

• Indirect source rule: costly emission regulations for warehouses
• Crushing small businesses: the Hidden Costs of Emission Rules
• New freight regulations pile on fees, fines, and compliance costs, threatening local businesses and supply chains

Local Law 126: Costly Fines, Annual Inspections & Compliance Burdens

• Parking garages and fleet owners face mandatory annual inspections, fines up to $5,000 per year, and rising compliance costs—squeezing small businesses