Essays about: "freight rate"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words freight rate.

1. 1. A time series analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on container shipping freight rates: An application to the Asia-Europe trade route

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Chen Yuchun; Zhou Shiyu; [2022-08-03]
   Keywords : Container shipping; Freight rates; COVID-19; Oil prices; Stock market prices; Time series model; GARCH;

   Abstract : The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden disruption to the shipping industry. However, for container shipping, freight rates have reached record highs during the pandemic. Shipping companies realise that understanding the impact of exogenous shocks on freight rate fluctuations to forecast freight rates is critical. READ MORE

3. 2. Evaluation of two different transport options for freight of heavy battery cells : a case study

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Malin Andersson; Sara Fridhagen; [2022]
   Keywords : supply chain; sustainability; Lean; battery electric vehicle; transport; filling rate; truck; train; dangerous goods; tied-up capital;

   Abstract : With the change that is taking place in the automotive industry, where production goes from producing internal combustion motor vehicles (ICE) to battery electric vehicles (BEV), this will lead to an increase in transportation of batteries. Batteries are components that are heavy, expensive, and classified as dangerous goods, which means higher demands on transport. READ MORE

4. 3. Stationary charging infrastructure: Managing investment risks to enable charging possibilities : A case study of a future stationary charging hub in Stockholm South

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

   Author : Anton Olsson; Vendela Notlöv; [2022]
   Keywords : Stationary charging infrastructure; electrified heavy goods vehicles; sustainable transition; cost analysis; innovation ecosystem; Stationär laddinfrastruktur; elektriska tunga fordon; hållbar omställning; kostnadsanalys; innovationsekosystem;

   Abstract : The electrification of heavy transport is considered a solution to climate change. Today, electrification is challenged by high investment costs for vehicles and charging, which hampers the conversion. READ MORE

5. 4. Root Cause Analysis for In-Transit Time Performance : Time Series Analysis for Inbound Quantity Received into Warehouse

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

   Author : Raman Ali; [2021]
   Keywords : Logistic; Time Series; Forecast; Inbound logistics; In-Transit;

   Abstract : Cytiva is a global provider of technologies to global pharmaceutical companies and it is critical to ensure that Cytiva’s customers receive deliveries of products on-time. Cytiva’s products are shipped via road transportation within most parts of Europe and for the rest in the world air freight is used. READ MORE

6. 5. Off-hour Deliveries as a Sustainable Alternative : A case study of a Swedish recycling company

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Mursal Hassas; Signy Yu Liu; [2021]
   Keywords : Off-hour deliveries; Freight transportation; Congestion; Traffic efficiency; Emission; Logistics; Recycling industry; Off - hour leveranser; Godstransport; Trängsel; Trafik effektivitet; Avgaser; Logistik; Återvinning industri;

   Abstract : Global climate change is already having a noticeable impact on the environment that threatens the future of all species including humans. Unfortunately, it is currently accelerating and global temperatures will continue to rise in the coming decades mainly due to greenhouse gases produced by human activities in daily life. READ MORE