Essays about: "freight forwarders"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 17 essays containing the words freight forwarders.

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

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik; KTH/Lärande

    Author : Yuri Joelsson; Anna Björkman; [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 electrificationin combination with changing customer demands have started to rapidly transform the way in whichgoods are being transported. Following this fast rate of development, self-driving vehicles (SDVs) inroad freight transport are anticipated to operate on public streets within the next couple of decades. READ MORE

  3. 7. Barriers to Sustainable UCC-Cooperation and Coopetition in Municipality Goods Distribution in Swedish Mid-Sized Cities : A Cross-Case Analysis

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Philip Carlsson Einhaus; Benedikt Fuchs; [2017]
    Keywords : Cooperation; Coopetition; Distribution; Last Mile Problem; Sustainability; Triple Bottom Line; Urban Consolidation Center; Urban Freight;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the barriers for and their impact cooperation and coopetition for sustainable distribution of Municipality goods in three selected cities. Design/Methodology/Approach: This thesis is based on a qualitative approach using a multiple case study as data collection strategy. READ MORE

  4. 8. Analyzing the Effects of e-Freight within the Air Cargo Industry : A cross-sectional case study focusing on air carriers and freight forwarders in the U.S. and China

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Theresa Franz; Oana Alexandra Danciu; [2015]
    Keywords : actor; air cargo; air cargo industry; air freight; airline; carrier; China; cost; distribution; documentation; e-AWB; e-freight; freight forwarder; IATA; industry; interna- tional; logistics; market; paperless; performance; power; security; supply chain management; supply chain network; transportation; sustainability; transportation mode; U.S.; visibility;

    Abstract : This study aims to analyze the effects (e.g. changes of power and processes) of the e-freight initiative introduced by IATA on the air freight supply chain network by focusing on two specific cases within the U.S. READ MORE

  5. 9. Identifying critical service issues in the service encounter – a first step in the development of a conceptual model for the shipping industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Claas Boomgaarden; [2015]
    Keywords : LSQM; Shipping Industry; Service Science; Service Dominant Logic; Relationship Marketing; PDSQ; INDSERV; SERVQUAL; Service Encounter; Service Quality; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Title Identifying critical service issues in the service encounter – a first step in the development of a conceptual for the shipping industry Author Claas Boomgaarden Key Words Service Quality, Service Encounter, SERVQUAL, INDSERV, PDSQ, LSQM, Shipping Industry, Service Science, Service Dominant Logic, Relationship Marketing Purpose The purpose of this research is to provide a first step in the development of a conceptual model for service quality in the shipping industry. Theoretical Perspectives This study is embedded in the theoretical field of service quality. READ MORE

  6. 10. CAPM-β of Carriers and Consolidators in Liner Shipping: Volume Contracts under the Rotterdam Rules in Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Vytautas Matilionis; Abhinayan Basu Bal; [2013]
    Keywords : time-varying CAPM-β; liner shipping; cargo consolidators; freight forwarders; volume contracts; service contract; Kalman filter; regulatory changes; market power; Business and Economics; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Liner shipping, which provides transportation by ships operating on a regular schedule between specified ports in accordance with publicly available timetables of sailing dates, is now a mature industry. The various players which are part of the liner shipping industry, namely, ocean carriers, port operators, freight forwarders or consolidators, customs, hinterland haulage carriers, inland navigation carriers, market regulators, etc. READ MORE