Essays about: "road transport logistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 essays containing the words road transport logistics.

1. 1. 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

3. 2. 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

4. 3. Identification and evaluation of solutions for long-haul electric road freight.

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Amanda Lundström; Gustav Lindén; [2023]
   Keywords : Electric road freight; long-haul; TCO; Tripple bottom line;

   Abstract : Road freight transportation is important for the development of the global economy and, at the same time, one of the most destructive businesses when it comes to the environment and human health. As societies evolve, the need for freight transportation increases and the transport demand cannot in a sustainable way be fulfilled with the use of diesel trucks as it is done today. READ MORE

5. 4. On the road to grid stability - Using batteries in heavy vehicles and charging infrastructure as frequency reserves

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Matilda Kjellström; Caroline Wuttke; [2023]
   Keywords : Case Study; Electrification; Frequency regulation; Energy reserve; Battery; Heavy vehicles; Vehicle-to-grid; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Climate change and increasing threats that come with it fosters a need for changing from fossil sources of energy to renewable ones. Sweden aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year of 2045. One of the sectors that need to take part in this shift towards fossil free energy is the transport industry. READ MORE

6. 5. The future impact of information technology in road freight transport

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Sergio Morillo; Moline Kabasa; [2022-08-04]
   Keywords : IT trends; KPIs; Road freight transport; Multi Criteria Decision Making MCDM ; TOPSIS;

   Abstract : It can be observed that in the past years and in recent years, information technology (IT) trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), cloud computing and big data have been impacting transportation and logistics, in particular road freight transport. However, the future influence of these technologies in road freight transport is not known. READ MORE