Essays about: "environmental impact of ports"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words environmental impact of ports.

1. 1. Can targeted disclosure regulations facilitate the environmental transition of the shipping sector? : a study on the effect of the EU MRV Regulation on ship emissions

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Moa Lundkvist; [2023]
   Keywords : environmental disclosure regulation; maritime sector; shipping; targeted transparency; MRV regulation; EU; Regression Discontinuity Design RDD ;

   Abstract : This research examines the impact of the EU Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) regulation on ship emissions when calling at EU ports. The main question is whether ships that are required to report their emissions emit less due to the regulation. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. The Creation of Sustainable Value from Cruise Tourism : An Empirical Study on Gotland, Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Jingnan Yang; [2021]
   Keywords : Value Creation; Cruise Tourism; Sustainability;

   Abstract : Nowadays, cruise tourism is playing a significant role in international tourism and has brought vital economic benefits to ports and destinations. Apart from the economic impact, cruise tourism can also influence a destination in social and environmental aspects. READ MORE

5. 4. A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Jackie Berg; Louise Pettersson; [2021]
   Keywords : Sea freight; Rail freight; Transportation mode selection; Asia; Transportation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia Authors: Jackie Berg & Louise Pettersson Supervisors: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Malin Gejde, Shipping Manager, Tetra Pak AB Background: Transportation mode selection has become a more strategic part of a well-functioning supply chain as globalization, environmental concerns, and security requirements have become more important. Currently, sea freight is the most used transportation mode for Tetra Pak when transporting goods between Europe and Asia. READ MORE

6. 5. A feasibility study on rail transportation of paperboard at Tetra Pak

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

   Author : Sanjay Mudaliar; Murilo Teldeschi; [2020]
   Keywords : BRI; Mode choice; total logistics cost; service; environment.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The current global trade scenario has a large infrastructural gap, which limits the possibilities for physical distribution of goods among different countries or continents. The ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ will be used to close this gap. Tetra Pak being global organisation would like to explore the possibilities of using rail transport in BRI. READ MORE