Essays about: "Transport logistics policies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Transport logistics policies.

  1. 1. The Role of Transport Purchasing Companies in the Reduction of Freight Transport Emissions : The Opportunities and Barriers of Environmentally Friendly Freight Transport

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Alva Lundgren; Ellen Haavikko; [2023]
    Keywords : Freight transport; green logistics; environmentally friendly logistics; sustainable freight transport; voluntary environmental targets; corporate carbon strategies; transport purchasing companies; PESTEL-analysis; Godstransporter; grön logistik; miljövänlig logistik; hållbara godstransporter; frivilliga miljömål; företags koldioxidstrategier; transportinköpande företag; PESTEL-analys;

    Abstract : The freight transport industry accounts for a large and, moreover, an increasing share of the global greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this, previous studies point to the fact that freight transport purchasing companies (TPCs) do not take sufficient action to reduce emissions from the freight transports they buy. READ MORE

  3. 2. Food loss in perishable food supply chains : The case of Colombia

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Maja Törnqvist; Antonia Kesar; [2023]
    Keywords : Perishable Food Supply chain; Developing Countries; Sustainability; Food loss;

    Abstract : Background: Challenges with food loss in perishable food supply chains (PFSCs) indeveloping countries, such as Colombia, is an increasing problem. The PFSCs in developingcountries are characterized by high uncertainty and a dynamic environment. READ MORE

  4. 3. Effektivisering av bygglogistik : Utmaningar

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

    Author : Haitham Al-Ameri; [2022]
    Keywords : Bygg; logistik; transport; miljö; politik; ekonomi; miljöpolitik; bränslepriser; byggbranschen; anläggning.;

    Abstract : Varierande styrmedel samt olika politiska mål har gett upphov till varierande i bygginvesteringar. Detta har i sig lett till olika utmaningar inom byggbranschen främst inom bygglogistik. Bygglogistik och dess delar ihop med byggmaterial representerar 61% av byggkostnaden. Under de senaste 10 åren har byggkostnaden bara ökat. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Comparative Study to Examine the Feasibility and Climate Benefits of Transporting Mycronic´s Products Using More Sustainable Transport Solutions

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Amey Shah; [2022]
    Keywords : Paris agreement; GHG; CO2 emissions; sustainable; freight transportation; future trends; Parisavtalet; växthusgaser; koldioxidutsläpp; hållbara; godstransporter; framtida trender;

    Abstract : As per the Paris agreement in 2015, 190 nations have joined the cause to cut the Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To limit global warming, the aim is to reduce the global emissions to half by 2030 compared to 2012 and reach net zero by 2050. The transportation industry can play a big role to achieve this target. READ MORE

  6. 5. An agent-based decision support model for assessment of stroke patient transport policies: The case of choosing hospital for diagnosis

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Jabir Al Fatah; Ala'a Alshaban; [2019]
    Keywords : Agent-based model; Discrete-event simulation; Stroke logistics; Transport logistics policies;

    Abstract : The Southern Swedish hospital region is the home of nearly 2 million people, inwhich 5,684 individuals were diagnosed by stroke during 2016, according tostatistics from the hospitals in the region. With this large number ofstroke-diagnosed patients across the region, an effective stroke transport policy isinevitably important to provide fast treatment for these patients. READ MORE