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The GoodTrip model estimates goods flows, urban freight traffic and its impacts. This paper discusses the theory and application of the model, that is based on logistical chains. Liveability and accessibility of urban areas are influenced by freight traffic resulting from logistical choices in the supply chain, like warehouse location, delivery frequencies, vehicle type and routing. To support decision making it is necessary to model these choices and their effects, in current and future situations. GoodTrip is a tool for evaluating different concepts of freight distribution from both a societal and an economical viewpoint. The modelling approach is innovative and the first results are promising. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD E202211.