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  1. 1. Leveraging Technologies of Industry 4.0 for risk management in Sea Freight Forwarding Operations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Angelina Biiak; Yijuan Lindskog; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Risk; Risk Management Mitigation; Maritime Logistics Shipping Industry; Sea Freight Forwarder; Industry 4.0; Technologies Pillars;

    Abstract : Maritime logistics dominates the goods transportation market and is continuously growing along with the growth of global trade. However, a variety of risks continuously occur and significantly affect the maritime logistics industry, and thus the sea freight forwarding operations. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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 School

    Author : Love Kristoffersson; Etienne Skowronski; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : road-rail transport; temperature-controlled goods; cross-border; modal shift; transportation network;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 3. The impact of the Fehmarn Belt link on modal choice - An investigation of potential modal shift on Sweden’s foreign trade

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Oskar Robertsson; Simon Möller; [2020-06-22]
    Keywords : Cross-border barriers; Fehmarn Belt tunnel; Intermodality; Modal choice; TEN-T;

    Abstract : The construction of the Fehmarn Belt tunnel is a part of the European Union programme called TEN-T. A programme with the objective to connect the EU member-states in a comprehensive network consisting of road, rail, air and water infrastructure. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring Barriers towards Adoption within Electric Road Systems : A Case Study of the User Perspective

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

    Author : Frida Borin; Linnea Tjernlund; [2020]
    Keywords : Electric Road System; ERS; Barriers towards Adoption; Industry of transportation; Elvägar; barriärer mot teknikövergångar; Transportindustri;

    Abstract : In recent years, Electric Road Systems (ERS) has emerged as a potential solution for sustainable road transport. However, early ERS commercialization has turned out to be challenging and it is needed to better understand what drives a user’s decision to adopt ERS. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Technical Innovation System of Self-Driving Vehicles in Road Freight Transport : Towards an understanding of Actor Dynamics, Sustainability Outcomes & New Competencies

    University essay from KTH/Lärande

    Author : Anna Björkman; Yuri Joelsson; [2019]
    Keywords : SDV; Node-to-node; Freight transport; TIS; Sustainability; Knowledge; Competencies; Självkörande lastbilar; Nod-till-nod; Godstransport; TIS; Hållbarhet; Kunskap; Kompetens;

    Abstract : Over the last decade, advancements in connectivity, driving automation technology and electrification in combination with changing customer demands have started to rapidly transform the way in which goods are being transported. Following this fast rate of development, self-driving vehicles (SDVs) in road freight transport are anticipated to operate on public streets within the next couple of decades. READ MORE