Essays about: "Intermodal road-rail transportation"
Found 3 essays containing the words Intermodal road-rail transportation.
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1. 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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2. Designing the Intermodal Multiperiod Transportation Network of a Logistic Service Provider Company for Container Management
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistikAbstract : Lured by the promise of bigger sales, companies are increasingly looking to raise the volume of international trade. Consequently, the amount of bulk products carried in containers and transported overseas exploded because of the flexibility and reliability of this type of transportation. READ MORE
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3. Evaluation of the potential locations for logistics hubs : A case srudy for a logistics company
University essay from KTH/Transport- och lokaliseringsanalysAbstract : The location of logistics hubs is one of the most crucial success factors for potential economic growth in logistics sector. Since the logistics hub has direct and indirect impacts on different stakeholders including investors, policy makers, infrastructure providers, hub operators, hub users and the community itself, it needs to be considered carefully. READ MORE