Essays about: "Less than truck Load"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Less than truck Load.

  1. 1. Inland Waterways and Short Sea Shipping - a feasible alternative for truck transportation in Sweden? - A Case Study of Container Shipping Between Uddevalla and Gothenburg -

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Filip Matei; Philip Vollert Lundqvist; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Inland waterway transportation; short sea shipping; containerized goods; cost comparison; environmental comparison; barge;

    Abstract : Within the European Union, Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for the lowest share of goods transport, with only 5.8%. In Sweden, the share is even lower where Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for less than 1% of the goods transports. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluating Business Models and Battery Usage in Battery Electric Trucks: : A Simulation Model for Future Scenarios

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Johan Andersson; Adam Wiberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Simulation model; Scenario modeling; Future studies; Business models; Inter-urban transportation; Simulationsmodell; Scenariomodellering; Framtidsstudier; Affärsmodeller; Inter-urban transport;

    Abstract : Road freight transport is changing, with an uncertain future and climate change calling for adaptation. Batteries as the power source are one solution for sustainable transport, yet these are affected by degrading effects, eventually making the batteries unusable. READ MORE

  4. 3. Speech versus visual-manual interfaces in trucks: effects on driver distraction, user acceptance, and perceived efficiency

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Sofia Lindvall; [2016]
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    Abstract : Truck drivers often have a tight time schedule and therefore need to carry out several in-vehicle tasks while driving, such as making phone calls, writing down information and navigating to new places. Performing these tasks using a visual-manual interface can impose visual distraction which has been shown to lead to safety-critical events on the roads. READ MORE

  5. 4. Analysis and improvement of inbound transportation at DeLaval Tumba : A vehicle routing problem case study

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : David Sigurdsson; Dora Björk Thrandardóttir; [2015]
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    Abstract : Transportation plays a significant role in the supply chain. The total transportation cost can be up to about 20% of the nal value of a product, so it is important to make good decisions in both inbound and outbound transportation. Inbound transportation at DeLaval Tumba is an area that has not been investigated for a long time. READ MORE

  6. 5. Integrated engine waste heat recovery by combination ofevaporative engine cooling and Rankine bottoming cycle.

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Vincent Choquet; [2014]
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    Abstract : Engine Cooling losses constitutes about 20% of the injected fuel energy in a modern heavy duty truck diesel engine. The objective of this Master Thesis Project is to investigate flow boiling cooling as a thermally efficient method for waste heat recovery as well as a good solution for precision cooling. READ MORE