Essays about: "intermodal transports."

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words intermodal transports..

  1. 1. Scania’s Packaging Network : Analysis of the Environmental Impact of Alternative Fuels and Modalities Within the Transportation Network

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Pietro Astori; Jóhanna Blöndahl Guðmundsdóttir; [2022]
    Keywords : Logistics; sustainability; alternative fuels; alternative modalities; sustainable packaging; Logistik; hållbarhet; alternativa bränslen; alternativa metoder; hållbara förpackningar;

    Abstract : In a fast-moving world with high demand for deliveries of various goods, the need for high performing transportation systems and networks has grown rapidly. As a reaction, the number of trucks has increased, which together with other transport solutions to cover the need has caused a growth of CO2e emissions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessment of logistics system from an environmental, cost, and flexibility perspective - Suggestion of future transport solutions for Svensk Plaståtervinning in Motala AB

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

    Author : Markus Storm; Niclas Väinölä; [2022]
    Keywords : Intermodal transport; CO2 reduction; Industriell ekonomi; Industriell ekonomi;

    Abstract : A study of how Svensk Plaståervinning i Motala AB (SPÅ) can use intermodal transports to work towards their goal of CO2 reduction. The study shows a quantitaive reduction in CO2 emissions compared to road transports. .. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effects of emerging technologies in rail yards and intermodal terminals

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Branko Mitrovic; [2019]
    Keywords : Intermodal Transports; Rail Freight; Emerging Technologies; Automation; Digitalization; Marshalling yard; Intelligent Video Gate.;

    Abstract : This paper analyzes the effects of emerging technologies in intermodal terminals and marshallingyards, based on “Intelligent Video Gate” project within the H2020 – Shift2Rail initiative. Projectaim is to initiate the next logical step to a higher level of automation in terminals and to reduce thelead-time needed for the identification/verification process of freight trains. READ MORE

  5. 4. Designing the Intermodal Multiperiod Transportation Network of a Logistic Service Provider Company for Container Management

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

    Author : Tobias Sahlin; [2016]
    Keywords : Supply chain; Distribution network; Repositioning; Intermodal transport; Sensitivity analysis.;

    Abstract : Lured by the promise of bigger sales, companies are increasingly looking to raise the volume of international trade. Consequently, the amount of bulk products carried in containers and transported overseas exploded because of the flexibility and reliability of this type of transportation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Investment appraisal in the public sector : Incorporating flexibility and environmental effects

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för informations- och kommunikationssystem

    Author : Nils Lindvall; [2015]
    Keywords : Real options; multi-criteria analysis; investment appraisal; public sector; project valuation; logistics park; intermodal transports.;

    Abstract : The public sector often invests in large projects in different sectors, such as education, health care and infrastructure. It can be argued that investment appraisal process in these projects should differ from conventional approaches due to the complex interests the public sector holds, which often implies that several aspects need to be considered. READ MORE