Companies around the world are exploring underground solutions such as automated micro trains and conveyor systems to handle the huge increase in delivery demand.

Underground transport systems are not new. Examples like the Chicago Tunnel Company and the UK's Mail Rail have been successful in the past, but can underground tunnels help solve modern problems such as pollution, congestion and even the ageing workforce?

Japan is planning a 500km underground system to address its aging population's delivery needs, aiming for completion by 2034. Switzerland's Cargo Sous Terrain project, set to connect major cities with a 500km tunnel network by 2045, promises to reduce heavy goods traffic by 40% and cut CO2 emissions.

Despite the high costs and untested technology, these underground freight solutions could offer significant environmental and logistical benefits. They aim to ease road congestion, support sustainable development, and create more efficient urban planning. As these projects progress, they represent a promising yet challenging future for global logistics and delivery systems.

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