Essays about: "Freight Transport"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 170 essays containing the words Freight Transport.
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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 SchoolAbstract : 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
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2. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE
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3. Identification and evaluation of solutions for long-haul electric road freight.
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutvecklingAbstract : Road freight transportation is important for the development of the global economy and, at the same time, one of the most destructive businesses when it comes to the environment and human health. As societies evolve, the need for freight transportation increases and the transport demand cannot in a sustainable way be fulfilled with the use of diesel trucks as it is done today. READ MORE
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4. Greening the grid of Indonesia - Second life application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationAbstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE
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5. Alternative logistic routes and their aggregate effect on the use of infrastructure : the potential of using multiple routes in the Samgods model
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälleAbstract : The primary objective of this thesis is to assess the different statistical methods used forcalibrating the Samgods model, which is a transportation planning tool employed in Sweden toforecast the demand for freight transport. By focusing on the specific context of national logisticsmodels, this research aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the Samgods model throughproposed improvements. READ MORE