Essays about: "Off-peak deliveries"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Off-peak deliveries.

1. 1. Freight Transport in the Car-Free City : Towards a more sustainable urban freight sector

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Melisa Marta; [2023]
   Keywords : Car-free city; sustainable urban freight transport; urban consolidation center; cargo bicycles;

   Abstract : Freight transport of goods is an indispensable part of everyday life. Without it there would be no delivery of products such as food, water, construction material, technology, furniture, clothes and society, as we know it today, would collapse.  However, there are more and less sustainable ways of transporting goods. READ MORE

3. 2. Changing Transport Strategy to Off-Peak Hour Delivery in Gothenburg and Copenhagen - Lessons and Recommendations learned from the New York and Stockholm Pilot Projects

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Diego Henriquez; Konstantinos Stavrou; [2022-08-03]
   Keywords : Off-Peak Hour Delivery; Urban Freight Transport; Stakeholders; Traffic Congestion; Environmental Pollution; Electric Vehicle;

   Abstract : The pattern of urbanisation is determined by a set of complex aspects in social, economic, environmental, as well as technological that increases the concentration of the population in urban settlements. Many cities are experiencing difficulties and immense pressure on the infrastructure by declining traffic conditions with a series of issues including longer transit times, increased fuel consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions, prompting stakeholders and policymakers to tackle the issue by introducing alternative solutions to utilise the urban infrastructure more efficiently. READ MORE

4. 3. Off-peak deliveries - A study of opportunities and challenges

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

   Author : Mattias Boman Sahlin; [2022]
   Keywords : Nattleveranser; off-peak deliveries; citylogistik; logistik; transporter; trafik;

   Abstract : Allt fler människor bor i städer och idag bor fler i urbana områden än på landsbygden. Urbaniseringen leder till att allt fler bostäder, arbetsplatser, butiker, kollektivtrafik, personbilar och fotgängare måste samsas om ytan inom staden. READ MORE

5. 4. Off-hour Deliveries as a Sustainable Alternative : A case study of a Swedish recycling company

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Mursal Hassas; Signy Yu Liu; [2021]
   Keywords : Off-hour deliveries; Freight transportation; Congestion; Traffic efficiency; Emission; Logistics; Recycling industry; Off - hour leveranser; Godstransport; Trängsel; Trafik effektivitet; Avgaser; Logistik; Återvinning industri;

   Abstract : Global climate change is already having a noticeable impact on the environment that threatens the future of all species including humans. Unfortunately, it is currently accelerating and global temperatures will continue to rise in the coming decades mainly due to greenhouse gases produced by human activities in daily life. READ MORE

6. 5. The Opportunities for Off-peak hour deliveries in Gothenburg - A case study addressing the stakeholder interactions

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Shendi Kotlji; [2019-08-22]
   Keywords : Off-peak hour deliveries; sustainable transprts; ; urban freight traffic; city logistics;

   Abstract : Today, many cities are experiencing problems with deteriorating traffic conditions and congestion – particularly during the peak hours in the early mornings and afternoons. As a result, the decision-makers and stakeholders of transports are steadily realizing the importance of sustainable transport solutions. READ MORE