Essays about: "Truck deliveries"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Truck deliveries.

1. 1. Space Utilization in Road Transportation: A Case Study of Truck Deliveries

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Marija Nikolova; Sirious Nterai; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Distribution; Emissions; Packaging; Truck deliveries; Space Utilization; Space Optimization;

   Abstract : Aim: To understand why big logistics companies do not focus their resources on improving space utilization and decreasing the phenomenon of empty running. Moreover, this study aims to present the potential economic and environmental benefits of reduced excess air in packaging and its effect on truck deliveries. READ MORE

3. 2. Scania’s Packaging Network : Analysis of the Environmental Impact of Alternative Fuels and Modalities Within the Transportation Network

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Pietro Astori; Jóhanna Blöndahl Guðmundsdóttir; [2022]
   Keywords : Logistics; sustainability; alternative fuels; alternative modalities; sustainable packaging; Logistik; hållbarhet; alternativa bränslen; alternativa metoder; hållbara förpackningar;

   Abstract : In a fast-moving world with high demand for deliveries of various goods, the need for high performing transportation systems and networks has grown rapidly. As a reaction, the number of trucks has increased, which together with other transport solutions to cover the need has caused a growth of CO2e emissions. READ MORE

4. 3. A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Jackie Berg; Louise Pettersson; [2021]
   Keywords : Sea freight; Rail freight; Transportation mode selection; Asia; Transportation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia Authors: Jackie Berg & Louise Pettersson Supervisors: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Malin Gejde, Shipping Manager, Tetra Pak AB Background: Transportation mode selection has become a more strategic part of a well-functioning supply chain as globalization, environmental concerns, and security requirements have become more important. Currently, sea freight is the most used transportation mode for Tetra Pak when transporting goods between Europe and Asia. READ MORE

5. 4. Creating Value from Last Mile Deliveries to First Mile Recycling : A Case Study of an Urban Consolidation Center

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

   Author : GUSTAV WESTERLUND; DARIN BABAN; [2021]
   Keywords : Urban consolidation center; Urbanization; Urban waste management; Urban freight delivery; Business models; Value creation; Value proposition; Value capture; Urban samlastningscentral; Urbanisering; Urban sophantering; Urbana varuleveranser; Affärsmodeller; Värdeskapande; Värdeerbjudande; Värdefångst;

   Abstract : This study is a part of the HITS-project at the Integrated Transport Research Lab at KTH. The demand for urban freight transportation has continued to grow during the last decades due to increased urbanization. Road-based freight transport contributes to air pollution, traffic congestion and noise pollution. READ MORE

6. 5. Fiber distribution in ready-mix concrete

   University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

   Author : ALEXANDROS OUSTAMPASIDIS; [2020]
   Keywords : fiber reinforced concrete; ready-mix concrete; fiber distribution;

   Abstract : While manufacturing fiber reinforced concrete, it is of utmost importance that quality and homogeneous fiber distribution are ensured. To verify that the fibers are evenly distributed in ready-mixed concrete, SS-EN 206 has introduced requirements for continuous control of fiber distribution. READ MORE