Essays about: "pre- and post-haulage"

Found 3 essays containing the words pre- and post-haulage.

  1. 1. 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

  2. 2. 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

  3. 3. The Road to Intermodal Transport: A study of the economic, environmental and societal effects from the usage of 2x40 feet vehicles for pre and post haulage

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Anders Bertilsson; Cecilia Olsson; [2009-08-21T11:55:25Z]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : An increased environmental concern regarding the transport sector‟s effects on the environment has resulted in the promotion of intermodal transport. Intermodal transport faces fierce competition on short distances. One reason for this is high pre-and post haulage costs. READ MORE