Essays about: "Freight operators"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 19 essays containing the words Freight operators.

1. 11. A Case Study of Knowledge Transfer. Pedalling for progress with the cargo cycle

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : David Jallow; Lisette Johansson; [2015-07-10]
   Keywords : Knowledge transfer; knowledge dissemination; best practice; sustainable last-mile logistics; urban development; urban freight transport; urban mobility; cargo cycles; cargo bikes; cycle logistics; Colombia;

   Abstract : Abstract City logistics is integral to the sustainable development of cities, nevertheless, it is an aspect which has been largely ignored in policy debate. Although policy-makers are increasingly tending to this issue, there has not been sufficient research addressing the link between last-mile logistics and sustainable urban development. READ MORE

3. 12. Information Integration in Intermodal Freight Transportation : Dyad multiple case study

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Alireza Mehrmand; Quynh Nguyen; Yulia Vakulenko; [2015]
   Keywords : information integration; collaboration; information sharing; IT implementation and adaptation; freight company; terminal operator; intermodal freight transportation; container handling;

   Abstract : Background: In the past, enterprises had no recognition of information integration and operated as independent units within a chain. As a result, most of the firms throughout the supply chain faced inadequate information sharing, lack of collaboration, and absence of compatible IT infrastructure. READ MORE

4. 13. City Logistics Optimization:Gothenburg Inner City Freight Delivery

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Hyusein Erdinch; Chao Huang; [2014-12-11]
   Keywords : Gothenburg; Göteborg; city logistics; innovation; sustainability; non-chain stores;

   Abstract : As number of freight vehicles and the volume handled steadily increase and negative effects of transport are being recognized, sustainable transport attracts more attention from both the researchers and transport stakeholders. Since conflicts of interest among stakeholders are not avoidable, it is important to seek for and keep the balance. READ MORE

5. 14. Under-utilisation of road freight vehicle capacity: A case for eco-efficiency through collaboration

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Alex Leshchynskyy; [2013]
   Keywords : Road freight transport; empty running; consolidation; back-hauling; eco-efficiency; horizontal collaboration; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The road haulage sector experiences a considerable amount of inefficiency, characterised by sub-optimal utilisation of an individual vehicle’s cubic load fill and weight hauling capacity. This study firstly aims to understand why – despite its evident economic and environmental cost – this phenomenon has existed over the years. READ MORE

6. 15. Drivers and barriers for relocation of freight operators to smaller airports - A case study at Jönköping airport (Axamo)

   University essay from IHH, Marketing and Logistics

   Author : Panagiotis Angelopoulos; Piia Leivo; [2013]
   Keywords : Freight operators; small airports; relocation; express services;

   Abstract : Air freight sector has been a growing market worldwide for many years. The rapid growth of scheduled freight aircraft services in particular has been a remarkable feature of the international airline industry during the past decades. READ MORE