Essays about: "Intermodal Terminal"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words Intermodal Terminal.
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1. 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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2. 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
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3. How can Internet of Things (IoT) enable more time-efficient documentation handling within intermodal freight transits? Examples from a Swedish road-rail intermodal terminal
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The purpose of this research is to identify possible improvements within intermodal freight transport transits, with a focus on documentation generated by the movement of digitalization, the emerging revolution Industry 4.0 and implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Logistics (IoL) in the transport industry. READ MORE
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4. Extended Gate - Barriers and opportunities for intermodal improvements, a case study of Port of Gothenburg
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Extended gate is an intermodal concept aiming to achieve improved transport efficiency in the hinterland through a more integrated model, compared to concepts that are currently in use, such as dry ports. Functionally it is an extension of the gated area of a port terminal into the hinterland in order to achieve operational efficiency for the supply chain actors and improve customer experience for cargo owners. READ MORE
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5. The Influence of the Port of Gothenburg towards Inland Mode Choice Decision-Making
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The transportation sector is an essential component for a country’s economy and its population well-being; however, this sector is a major contributor to the current environmental issues that society is facing and directly connected with the quality of life e.g. emissions, accidents, health impacts, etc. READ MORE
