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Counterpoint: https://youtu.be/R63DdEe_8aM
I love how that clip has multiple shots of trucks absolutely full of boxes, while making the case for a vehicle that could fit inside the truck as it's replacement.
I think you just missed the point entirely. You don't actually have to load up as many items in a cargo bike, because it's inherent advantages in urban contexts more than makes up for its inability to load up as many items.
What does that mean, exactly? What inherent advantages?
They are spelled out clearly in the video:
- Bicycle deliveries can utilize bicycle infrastructure and not get stuck in traffic
- Bicycle deliveries can at times navigate around traffic
- Bicycle deliveries have an easier time parking at the point of delivery
- Bicycle deliveries for obvious reasons require less fuel
- Bicycle deliveries require less capital cost, as their vehicles are cheaper than their counterparts
If I own a grocery, it's going to take a hell of a lot of bike trips to and from the warehouse to restock every day. Or I could employ an army of bikers. Or one truck.
It seems I missed the point. I had deliveries in mind where the truck is mostly empty most of the time. Restocking with a truck or cargo tram (depending on the environment) would make more sense.