From cost to customer joy: Last Mile Leaders unites industry leaders in Amsterdam on the 14th May (Sponsored)

On the 14 May 2025, Amsterdam will host the return of Last Mile Leaders Europe, a high-impact event powered by FarEye that brings together over 80 influential voices from across the continent’s logistics, retail, and supply chain sectors. Far more than just another conference, this gathering marks a defining moment for the delivery industry, where innovation, technology, and collaboration unite to reimagine the final leg of logistics.

Working towards a greener, faster future

The Amsterdam edition signals strong global momentum across last-mile logistics. Key decision-makers—including CIOs, Chief Supply Chain Officers, Heads of Sustainability, D2C Business Leaders, Fulfilment Managers, and Digital Transformation Executives—will convene to address urgent industry challenges. To confront rising costs, accelerate sustainable delivery, and transform customer experience across Europe’s last mile, their collective presence reflects a growing commitment to reshaping last-mile delivery into a faster, greener, and more resilient function at the heart of customer experience.

Kushal Nahata, Co-founder and CEO of FarEye, said: “Europe’s last-mile priorities are shifting fast—cost, speed, and sustainability are no longer trade-offs but simultaneous imperatives. From smarter routing and AI-driven automation to greener fleets and reverse logistics, innovation is rewriting the rules. The last mile isn’t just a delivery—it’s the moment where customer promise meets operational excellence.” He continued: “Amsterdam will be where ambition meets action—where startups, enterprises, and experts come together to shape a faster, cleaner, and more intelligent future for delivery.”

Eye on the Last Mile 4.0: Trends shaping 2025

A key highlight of this year’s event is the launch of Eye on the Last Mile 4.0, a specialised industry report that will serve as a roadmap for logistics leaders. This report explores transformative trends shaping the sector, from infrastructure bottlenecks and rising costs in urban environments to the growing role of AI and automation. It also makes a strong case for sustainable and circular logistics models, offering insights that help decision-makers navigate the complexities of an increasingly competitive and customer-centric landscape.

As of 2024, Europe is home to more than 200 last-mile delivery startups, addressing challenges like congestion, emissions, and last-yard complexity through breakthrough innovations in autonomous vehicles, robotics, AI-based routing, and sustainable urban logistics. In just the first half of 2024, these startups attracted a record $4.5 billion across 312 deals, cementing the region’s position as a global hub for logistics innovation and investment.

Tapping directly into this momentum, the event will host the Last-Mile Nexus—a pitch platform spotlighting some of Europe’s most disruptive early- and growth-stage startups. After a highly competitive selection process, three standout ventures have been shortlisted to present their innovations live before a distinguished jury of industry leaders:

• ClearQuote – an AI-powered platform helping last-mile fleets automate damage detection, speed up inspections, and boost operational efficiency.
• Jedsy – a pioneering drone logistics company redefining last-mile delivery in healthcare with emission-free drones that land directly at windows for unmatched accessibility.
• Datakrew Private Limited – a deep tech company using IoT and edge AI to enable safer, smarter, and more sustainable electric mobility through predictive EV analytics.

Bernhard Bukovc, Founder at connect2posts and a jury member for the Nexus, shared: “Startups are the driving force behind the future of supply chain and logistics. Supporting their founders accelerates innovation, introducing much-needed agility and advanced technology into a highly competitive market. Europe’s logistics startup ecosystem is entering a period of significant growth, fueled by sustainability objectives, automation, and the increasing need for resilient, AI-enabled, and circular supply chains. Platforms like Last Mile Nexus, which spotlight these ventures, play a critical role in fostering collaboration and advancing the industry. I look forward to joining the jury at the upcoming Nexus Europe chapter in Amsterdam.”

This event marks a pivotal moment in redefining the future of last-mile delivery in Europe. What began as a focused initiative to spotlight the challenges and opportunities of the final leg of logistics, Last Mile Leaders has grown into a cross-continental movement—uniting executives, entrepreneurs, technologists, and investors across Asia, Africa and now Europe. With every edition, the platform advances its mission: to unlock profitable, sustainable, and customer-centric last-mile ecosystems through bold ideas, deep collaboration, and visionary leadership.

About Last Mile Leaders

Last Mile Leaders (LML) is a global platform powered by FarEye, dedicated to reimagining the future of delivery. It brings together supply chain leaders, retail innovators, logistics experts, and emerging startups to solve the most pressing challenges in last-mile logistics.

With editions across Asia, Africa, and now Europe, LML blends research, real-world solutions, and executive insights to drive conversations that matter. From high-impact panels and roundtables to live startup showcases and industry reports, LML is where the next era of logistics is being shaped — collaboratively, boldly, and sustainably.

Where research, solutions, and last-mile leaders shape the future of logistics—join the transformation on 14 May 2025 in Amsterdam.

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