Essays about: "Swedish shipping sector"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Swedish shipping sector.

  1. 1. Navigating Sustainability : A case study exploring alternative energy sources for maritime shipping

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Simon Nordenskiöld; [2024]
    Keywords : Maritime shipping; Alternative energy sources; Alternative fuels; Hydrogen-based fuels; Sustainable shipping; Electrofuels; Electro-methanol; Liquid Hydrogen; Electro-ammonia; Sails; Wind; Technological Innovation System; Sjöfart; Alternativa energikällor; Alternativa bränslen; Vätebaseradebränslen; Hållbar sjöfart; Elektrobränslen; Elektrometanol; Flytande väte; Elektroammoniak; Segel; Vind; Technological Innovation Systems;

    Abstract : This master thesis studies alternative energy sources for maritime shipping in Sweden. With current climate goals, and a need for change, the maritime sector currently undergoes intense transitions. For shipping companies to lower their carbon footprint, the need to replace non decarbonised fuels is hence critical. READ MORE

  3. 2. Procurement riskmanagement to reducesupply disruptions : A qualitative study of Swedishapparel brands during COVID-19

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : David Lundin; Sebastian Wennberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Procurment risk management;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 outbreak has brought disturbances to a large number business as well as whole industries disrupting their supply chains, proving that most of today's companies don't have sufficient systems or strategies to evade or reduce major supply chain disruptions. One industry that was affected heavily is the fashion industry who is characterized by short lead times, globalized supply chains and volatile customer demand. READ MORE

  4. 3. CHARGING HYBRID IS THE FUTURE FOR FERRIES : A case study on partial electrification of the Gotland ferries in Sweden

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Ahmed Shanshal; [2022]
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    Abstract : The Swedish climate target for the transport sector is that the emissions will be reduced by 70% by 2030 compared to 2010. A reduction of 27% has already taken place and a reduction of one million tons of CO2 per year remains until the target in 2030. In 2020, Sweden's domestic shipping accounted for 660,000 tons of CO2 emissions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Cost Efficient Scrap Metal Sourcing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Sophia Sandström; Sofia Ivarsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Scrap sourcing; Scrap logistics; European scrap market; Sea freight strategies; Bulk shipping; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The steel industry in Sweden is responsible for 10% of the annual Swedish CO2 emissions. As a way to abate this sector, H2 Green Steel are establishing a new green steel production site in Boden. Their way of producing steel, through the EAF route and by using hydrogen-reduced DRI will reduce the CO2 emissions by over 90%. READ MORE

  6. 5. Inclusion of maritime transportation in the European Union Emission Trading System - A study investing the effects on the Swedish forest industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Caroline Ferning; [2021-06-18]
    Keywords : EU ETS; Swedish forest industry; Competitiveness; Shipping; Maritime transportation;

    Abstract : Shipping has a leading role in our globalised world and accounts for 90 % of the global trade volume transported over the world. International Maritime Organization (IMO) forecasts that the demand for shipping will increase in the future, hence leading to a rise in emissions. READ MORE