In a world where the demand for parcel delivery is continuously rising, crowdshipping has emerged as a promising concept. Crowdshipping is a delivery system in which citizens undertake occasional deliveries during their daily commute. This concept is seen as a potential solution to congestion and sustainability problems, as it could reduce the amount of freight trips needed in the system. However, there is also a risk that crowdshipping deliveries could involve significant detours or generate new trips from people who did not yet have travel plans. While these risks could increase the pressure on the traffic network, they seem to have been overlooked in research.

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