Essays about: "inland waterway transportation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words inland waterway transportation.

  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

  2. 2. Staying Afloat - Examining the Resilience of the European Inland Waterway Transportation Industry in the Face of Climate Related Disruptions: A Policy and Resilience Analysis

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Linnea Ahlgren; Hibaakh Jamac; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Climate Change; Inland Waterway Transportation; Inland Barge Companies; Inland Ports; Policies and Initiatives; Adaptation; Extreme Weather;

    Abstract : Due to its lower emissions in comparison to other modes of transport, inland waterway transportation (IWT) has been increasingly considered a sustainable option by the European Union (EU), prompting a focus on transitioning towards it in recent years. However, the impact of climate change has led to a rise in extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, over the past few decades. READ MORE

  3. 3. System-level assessment and comparison of fast charging and battery swapping technologies for full electrification of Maritime vessels

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

    Author : Pradeepsakthi Ulipuram Kandasamy; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the system-level assessment and comparison of fast charging and battery-swapping technologies for the full electrification of maritime vessels. The maritime industry is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions and reducing emissions from shipping is crucial for achieving a sustainable future. READ MORE

  4. 4. Alternative fuels for Swedish short sea shipping and inland waterways: Techno-economic study

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

    Author : Julien Maszelin; [2022]
    Keywords : Alternative fuels Comparison Short sea shipping Inland waterways Sweden Biofuels Fischer-Tropsch Methanol Hydrogen Ammonia Fossil fuels Sustainable transportation;

    Abstract : Climate change is raising huge challenges for all industries worldwide. It is mainly due to anthropogenic activity and energy consumption which is the cause for emissions of greenhouse gas (GHG) among other environmental impacts and is expected to have huge impact on our societies globally. READ MORE

  5. 5. Implementing Inland Waterway Transportation as a mode for Construction Logistics in Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Dimitrios Zacharopoulos; Badreddine El Rharbi; [2020-06-22]
    Keywords : inland waterway transportation; sustainable transportation; modal shift; construction logistics; urban transport;

    Abstract : Urbanisation is an undeniable trend that will put tremendous stress in the transport systems and networks of modern cities. The growth of these cities will require huge development projects that will add to the already existing problems, since the vehicles used for the transportation of construction materials and waste are generally bigger and heavier. READ MORE