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H.J. (Hans) Quak Ph.D. is ‘lector’ (professor of applied sciences) @ BUas (Breda University of Applied Sciences) Smart Cities and Logistics.
The professorship Smart Cities and Logistics focusses on:
1) The transition towards zero-emissions city logistics
2) Innovations in last-mile deliveries
3) Spatial planning and city logistics
Hans especially focuses on logistics in urban areas (and currently leading the SIA SPRONG group LILS - Low Impact Lastmile logisticS), sustainable transport, innovations in logistics, sustainable logistics, the impacts of automation on transport and logistics as well as opportunities due to self-organising logistics. Hans has been working at the Dutch research institute TNO from 2007 to 2025, as (senior) research scientist in the Sustainable Transport and Logistics group.
Hans was / is involved in several (inter)national projects on city logistics, projects on urban freight transport and the electrification of urban freight transport vehicles, sustainable logistics and the influences of external or disruptive factors on the logistics organisation in companies. He (co)authored several reports, papers and book chapters on freight transport, logistics and (local) policy in these areas.
Subjects
City logistics, urban freight transport, sustainable logistics, innovation in logistics, supply chain management, last mile logistics, smart cities.
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Decarbonising urban logistics: determining the effects of an integral approach for sustainability looking beyond electrification only
Rondaij, A., Kin, B., Quak, H., Ghisolfi, V. & van Adrichem, M., Dec 2026, In: Case Studies on Transport Policy. 26, December, p. 1-14 101938.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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De logistiek als ruggengraat van maatschappelijke weerbaarheid
Quak, H., 2026, In: Logistiek + Tijdschrift voor toegepaste logistiek . 2026, 21, p. 8-15Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
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Digitalisering: kansen en bedreigingen voor de stedelijke logistiek
Quak, H. & Tavasszy, L., 2026, Bijdragen Vervoerslogistieke Werkdagen 2026 (VLW). Vannieuwenhuyse, B. & Weijers, S. (eds.). Lochristi: Vervoerslogistieke werkdagen (VLW), Vol. 31. p. 125-143Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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From algorithm to doorstep consumer acceptance of chatbots in Last-mile Logistics
Kokkinou, A., Quak, H. & Mitas, O., 2026, Proceedings of the 39th Bled eConference: Co-Creating Human-Centred and Responsible Digital Futures. Vidmar, D., Pucihar, A., Kljajić Borštna, M., Bons, R. W. H., Glowatz, M. & Zimmermann, H.-D. (eds.). University of Maribor Press, p. 339-354Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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From algorithm to doorstep consumer acceptance of chatbots in Last-mile Logistics
Kokkinou, A., Quak, H. & Mitas, O., 9 Jun 2026, p. 339-354.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Activities
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Ontwikkelingen bezorgeconomie: mythes, consumentenkeuzes, pakketautomaten
Quak, H. (Keynote speaker)
16 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Webwinkelvakdagen
Kokkinou, A. (Invited speaker) & Quak, H. (Invited speaker)
25 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Contribution at workshop, seminar, course
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Rerouting the Last-Mile: Contested spatialities and mobilities of urban logistics innovations
Quak, H. (Member)
10 Feb 2026Activity: Examination › PhD supervisor / committee
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Developments influencing city logistics and the impacts.
Quak, H. (Invited speaker)
21 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Developments influencing city logistics and the impacts.
Quak, H. (Invited speaker)
22 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
Press/Media
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Angst voor klantverlies remt duurzame bezorgkeuzes bij webshops (Research cited on logistiek.nl)
2/04/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Waarom Nederlanders pakketautomaten gebruiken... en wanneer ze dat echt niet willen (Research cited on Management Site)
26/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Stadslogistiek - slimmer, minder, schoner en efficiënter (Interview in Stadswerk Magazine)
Balm, S., Quak, H., Kin, B. & van Duin, R.
4/02/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Pakketbezorging wordt efficiënter en accurater (Interview on Bestelauto.nl)
28/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Stadshub komt maar moeizaam van de grond (Interview in Supply Chain Magazine)
1/04/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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From Click to Clean : Consumer-Driven Sustainable Last Mile Logistics
Kokkinou, A. (PI) & Quak, H. (CoI)
1/03/26 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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LILS (SPRONG groep Low Impact Lastmile logisticS)
Quak, H. (PI), Kokkinou, A. (CoI), Kole, P. (CoI), Motloung, T. (CoI) & Miranda Ackerman, M. A. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Data-Driven, Integrated, Syncromodal, Collaborative And Optimised (DISCO) Urban Freight Eco-System For Smart Planning And Decision Making In Multipurpose And Digital European District.
Motloung, T. (PI), Quak, H. (CoI), van Rooijen, T. (CoI), Kole, P. (CoI), Hamburger, M. (CoI) & Cheng, K. (CoI)
1/05/23 → 1/12/26
Project: Research
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LC-RWS: Learning Community Rijkswaterstaat
van de Coevering, P. (PI), van de Pas, J. (CoI), Weppner, J. (PI), Motloung, T. (CoI) & Quak, H. (CoI)
1/01/22 → 31/12/29
Project: Research
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Lastmile.info
Quak, H. (CoI), Kole, P. (PI), Dashtestaninejad, H. (CoI), de Kruijf, J. (CoI), Motloung, T. (CoI) & Nesterova, N. (CoI)
OPZuid Europees Innovatieprogramma Zuid-Nederland
1/09/21 → …
Project: Research