Essays about: "general cargo"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words general cargo.
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1. Study of stability improvement measures meeting the effects of new use of a secondhand cement carrier vessel
University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanikAbstract : Secondhand ship is an option to improve marine business competitiveness. It provides a way for ship owners to integrate customer market rapidly without spending many resources on producing new ships. However, secondhand ships that perfectly suit owner's requirements becomes unavoidable challenge. READ MORE
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2. Analyzing the impacts of last mile mobility and studying the implementation of alternative vehicles in Swedish cities.
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Industriell ekonomiAbstract : The growing population of cities and the rise of e-commerce are increasing the transportation of both goods and people. This can generate problems such as traffic jams, increased pollution, and lower living standards for citizens. READ MORE
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3. Navigating the concrete jungle : Route planning in urban last-mile delivery
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografiAbstract : The e-commerce market has developed massively since the 1990ies. In addition to a general change of shopping behavior, the COVID-pandemic increased the importance of online shopping. This study is about the transportation of e-commerce parcels on the last mile in urban areas, so called last-mile delivery. READ MORE
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4. Towards sustainable shipping: Recommendations for the telescopic mast design of a sailing cargo vessel
University essay from KTH/LättkonstruktionerAbstract : A comparative study is carried out to investigate the most promising route towardsthe lightweight construction of a retractable mast for a sailing cargo vessel.Four design families are developed and compared. The primary criteria forjudgment are the structural mass, strength, and stiffness in relation to a providedbenchmark design. READ MORE
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5. Extended Gate - Barriers and opportunities for intermodal improvements, a case study of Port of Gothenburg
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Extended gate is an intermodal concept aiming to achieve improved transport efficiency in the hinterland through a more integrated model, compared to concepts that are currently in use, such as dry ports. Functionally it is an extension of the gated area of a port terminal into the hinterland in order to achieve operational efficiency for the supply chain actors and improve customer experience for cargo owners. READ MORE