Essays about: "freight last mile logistics"

Showing result 6 - 9 of 9 essays containing the words freight last mile logistics.

1. 6. Cargo Cycles in Urban Freight Transport : Obstacles and facilitating factors for utilising cargo cycles in urban freight transport in Stockholm, Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Jan Lasovský; [2019]
   Keywords : cargo cycle; cargo bike; sustainable urban freight transport; last-mile logistics; space-efficient logistics; Stockholm; path dependence;

   Abstract : Cargo cycles can play a considerable role in mitigating the negative impacts of urban freight transport while still ensure that the material needs of the city are fulfilled. Their small size, lower operating costs, smaller carbon footprint, lack of tailpipe emissions, and manoeuvrability in congested areas are considerable advantages over traditional urban freight vehicles. READ MORE

3. 7. Planning for Sustainable Urban Freight Transport : A Comparative Study of Measures to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Last Mile Transport in Oslo and Stockholm

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Kristine Bull Sletholt; Maria Berg Henriksen; [2019]
   Keywords : Sustainable urban freight transport; stakeholders; carbon emissions; urban planning; logistics systems;

   Abstract : There is a need to reduce global carbon emissions in order to limit climate change, especially from the transport sector, as it contributes to a large share of these emissions. This thesis explores carbon emissions from urban freight transport in Oslo, Norway, and Stockholm, Sweden, and the measures and strategies that have been implemented in accordance with the municipalities’ targets. READ MORE

4. 8. Bus Rapid Distribution. Cost analysis of an innovative freight distribution model for urban areas

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Stefanie Berninger; Sofie Farneman; [2015-07-13]
   Keywords : Parcel distribution; Mobile depot; Electric cargo bike; Freight bus; Cost analysis; Urban logistics; BRD;

   Abstract : Abstract Freight distribution in cities is a topic of growing importance and innovative solutions are needed in order to make urban logistics more sustainable. However, many projects fail and there are no standards for financial evaluations of such projects ex-ante. READ MORE

5. 9. A Case Study of Knowledge Transfer. Pedalling for progress with the cargo cycle

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : David Jallow; Lisette Johansson; [2015-07-10]
   Keywords : Knowledge transfer; knowledge dissemination; best practice; sustainable last-mile logistics; urban development; urban freight transport; urban mobility; cargo cycles; cargo bikes; cycle logistics; Colombia;

   Abstract : Abstract City logistics is integral to the sustainable development of cities, nevertheless, it is an aspect which has been largely ignored in policy debate. Although policy-makers are increasingly tending to this issue, there has not been sufficient research addressing the link between last-mile logistics and sustainable urban development. READ MORE