Essays about: "environmentally friendly logistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words environmentally friendly logistics.

1. 1. Identification and evaluation of solutions for long-haul electric road freight.

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Amanda Lundström; Gustav Lindén; [2023]
   Keywords : Electric road freight; long-haul; TCO; Tripple bottom line;

   Abstract : Road freight transportation is important for the development of the global economy and, at the same time, one of the most destructive businesses when it comes to the environment and human health. As societies evolve, the need for freight transportation increases and the transport demand cannot in a sustainable way be fulfilled with the use of diesel trucks as it is done today. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. E-commerce Related Last Mile Logistics

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Hoda Nseif; Kinga Danesch; [2021]
   Keywords : Urban freight flow; freight last mile logistics; LML typology; Sustainable LML; last mile delivery; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : E-commerce activities have been growing rapidly throughout the past decade, leading to a growth just as dominant in last mile logistics and urban freight transport as well. Different factors create these deliveries highly inefficient, expensive, and polluting. This led to the generation of major problems that became more dominant in urban areas. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring the opportunities of reducing the environmental impact of ready meal trays

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Uli Nicol Hosse Pastor; [2021]
   Keywords : Packaging design; Packaging Logistics; Transport efficiency; Packaging innovation; Environmental impact reduction; Eco design.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : As convenience keeps driving the ready meals market, the foreseen rising sales might increase the environmental impact caused by this food category. Strategies for reducing the environmental impact of food products have been identified, some focusing on food packaging and eco-design. READ MORE

6. 5. The Environmental Impact of E-commerce : A comparative analysis of CO2e emissions in e-commerce and traditional retailing

   University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

   Author : Johanna Bladelius; Klara Volmerdal; [2021]
   Keywords : E-commerce; Traditional Retailing; Transportation; Packaging; Environment; Sustainability; E-handel; Traditionell handel; Transport; Förpackningar; Miljö; Hållbarhet;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the environmental impact of e-commerce, considering the effects on CO2e emissions from transportation and implications on product packaging.  Method: The research approach used in the study is an exploratory single case study design. READ MORE