Essays about: "intermodal rail-road transport"

Found 4 essays containing the words intermodal rail-road transport.

1. 1. Intermodal Freight Transport - Evaluating the Suitability of Future Potential Implementations - A Case Study of Volvo Car Corporation

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elin Alverhed; Frida Kåvik; [2022-08-02]
   Keywords : Rail-road Intermodal Freight Transport; Intermodal Freight Transport; Volvo Cars; Rail Freight; Road Freight;

   Abstract : Environmental awareness has become increasingly more important for governmental and non-governmental organizations throughout the years, pushing organizations to better their operations with the aim to reduce environmental impact. One of the organizations aiming to reduce their environmental impact is Volvo Cars, which, through various organizational improvement efforts, has managed to reach environmental sustainability-related goals. READ MORE

3. 2. Intermodal High-Capacity Transport for Pre- and Post-Haulage - A multiple-case study of the potential for high-capacity rail-road transport in the Swedish freight transport market

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Franca Hiemisch; Ricardo Vaz; [2021-06-28]
   Keywords : high-capacity transport; pre- and post-haulage; intermodal rail-road transport; LHVs; operational cost; external cost;

   Abstract : The concept of intermodal freight transport has been acknowledged as a policy tool to achieve an improved utilization of the transport system. Particularly intermodal rail-road transport (IRT) has recently gained in importance due to the benefits associated with its operational and environmental efficiency. READ MORE

4. 3. Intermodal road-rail transport business models in Sweden and Germany – A comparison of an intermodal transport company in the two markets

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Karolis Vizgaitis; Daniel Jelcic; [2014-12-11]
   Keywords : Intermodal Freight Transport; Business Models; Osterwalder; External Factors; Deregulation; Rail Freight Transport; ; TX Logistik; Germany; Sweden;

   Abstract : The thesis investigated how the intermodal rail-road transport business model is influenced by external factors in two countries. For the analysis TX Logistik was chosen as an illustrative case and its business models in Germany and Sweden were examined. READ MORE

5. 4. High Capacity Transport Associated with Pre- and Post- Haulage in Intermodal Rail-Road Transport

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Jiali Shen; Ying Ye; [2014-12-11]
   Keywords : Intermodal rail-road transport; LHVs; pre- and post-haulage; economic cost;

   Abstract : Intermodal rail-road transport, known as a possible solution for developing a sustainable and efficient transport system, has received great concerns recently. This thesis develops a model for analyzing the cost and environmental potential of longer and heavier vehicles (LHVs) related to pre- and post-haulage in rail-road intermodal transport chain. READ MORE