Essays about: "rail freight"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 45 essays containing the words rail freight.
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6. Improved Bridge Load Capacity via Dynamic Train-Track-Bridge Interaction : Assessing the dynamic amplification factor caused by measured track irregularities for rail freight transport
University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnadAbstract : The carbon impact of transportation is large and requires sustainable solutions. With expected population growth, rail transportation plays a vital role in facilitating a greener Europe. The expansion of the rail infrastructure is therefore of essential importance for future challenges. READ MORE
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7. Intermodal Freight Transport - Evaluating the Suitability of Future Potential Implementations - A Case Study of Volvo Car Corporation
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Environmental awareness has become increasingly more important for governmental and non-governmental organizations throughout the years, pushing organizations to better their operations with the aim to reduce environmental impact. One of the organizations aiming to reduce their environmental impact is Volvo Cars, which, through various organizational improvement efforts, has managed to reach environmental sustainability-related goals. READ MORE
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8. A Comparative Study to Examine the Feasibility and Climate Benefits of Transporting Mycronic´s Products Using More Sustainable Transport Solutions
University essay from KTH/Industriell produktionAbstract : As per the Paris agreement in 2015, 190 nations have joined the cause to cut the Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To limit global warming, the aim is to reduce the global emissions to half by 2030 compared to 2012 and reach net zero by 2050. The transportation industry can play a big role to achieve this target. READ MORE
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9. Evaluation of efficiency and measures of improvement for Rail Freight Corridors in Europe
University essay from KTH/TransportplaneringAbstract : To be able to achieve the environmental goals of the European union according to the Green Deal, the transportation of freight with railways needs to be prioritized. Right now, a large portion of the pollution in the European Union comes from the transportation market. READ MORE
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10. Intermodal High-Capacity Transport for Pre- and Post-Haulage - A multiple-case study of the potential for high-capacity rail-road transport in the Swedish freight transport market
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The concept of intermodal freight transport has been acknowledged as a policy tool to achieve an improved utilization of the transport system. Particularly intermodal rail-road transport (IRT) has recently gained in importance due to the benefits associated with its operational and environmental efficiency. READ MORE
