Essays about: "goods transport"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 190 essays containing the words goods transport.

  1. 1. Inland Waterways and Short Sea Shipping - a feasible alternative for truck transportation in Sweden? - A Case Study of Container Shipping Between Uddevalla and Gothenburg -

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Filip Matei; Philip Vollert Lundqvist; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Inland waterway transportation; short sea shipping; containerized goods; cost comparison; environmental comparison; barge;

    Abstract : Within the European Union, Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for the lowest share of goods transport, with only 5.8%. In Sweden, the share is even lower where Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for less than 1% of the goods transports. 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. Space Utilization in Road Transportation: A Case Study of Truck Deliveries

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Marija Nikolova; Sirious Nterai; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Distribution; Emissions; Packaging; Truck deliveries; Space Utilization; Space Optimization;

    Abstract : Aim: To understand why big logistics companies do not focus their resources on improving space utilization and decreasing the phenomenon of empty running. Moreover, this study aims to present the potential economic and environmental benefits of reduced excess air in packaging and its effect on truck deliveries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Adapting to Pandemics disruptions during the Covid-19: an analysis of DHL's Satregies for Maintaining Supply Chain Capabilities

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Léa DUFAY; Apolline VIROLLE; Ulysse GAY; [2023]
    Keywords : COVID-19; Logistics operations; Supply Chain Disruption; Supply Chain Resilience; Supply Chain Flexibility; Triple Bottom Line;

    Abstract : Background: COVID-19 pandemic had a vast and significant impact on today’s societies, in terms of economic, societal, and even environmental aspects. Global supply chains had to adapt to this changing landscape rapidly. Both supply and demand witnessed repercussions. READ MORE

  6. 5. The importance of fill rate in the transportation of daily goods - An analysis of a changed ordering schedule

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Emilia Byström; Isak Ekenblom; [2023]
    Keywords : Distribution; fyllnadsgrad; optimering; Industriell ekonomi; Industriell ekonomi;

    Abstract : Syftet med studien är att analysera PostNord TPLs lagerhantering för en av deras kunder, och undersöka vad som händer om alternativa beställningsscheman implementeras för butiker med låg medelefterfrågan. Detta innefattar både nya lastningsstrategier och glesare leveransdagar. READ MORE