Essays about: "sea shipping industry"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 40 essays containing the words sea shipping industry.
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11. Inclusion of maritime transportation in the European Union Emission Trading System - A study investing the effects on the Swedish forest industry
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Shipping has a leading role in our globalised world and accounts for 90 % of the global trade volume transported over the world. International Maritime Organization (IMO) forecasts that the demand for shipping will increase in the future, hence leading to a rise in emissions. READ MORE
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12. A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistikAbstract : Title: A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia Authors: Jackie Berg & Louise Pettersson Supervisors: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Malin Gejde, Shipping Manager, Tetra Pak AB Background: Transportation mode selection has become a more strategic part of a well-functioning supply chain as globalization, environmental concerns, and security requirements have become more important. Currently, sea freight is the most used transportation mode for Tetra Pak when transporting goods between Europe and Asia. READ MORE
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13. Comparing radar satellites. Use of Sentinel-1 leads to an increase in oil spill alerts in Norwegian waters
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Radar’s ability to detect oil spills through clouds, fog, and darkness is a significant advantage. Oil spill alert services using radar satellites have been in use in Norway for more than 25 years. After introducing two radar satellites Sentinel-1A and 1B in 2015-2016, the number of oil spill alerts has increased by 250% in Norwegian waters. READ MORE
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14. Floating Terminal: Technical Lifetime of 60 Years
University essay from KTH/LättkonstruktionerAbstract : Offshore solutions for container infrastructure such as Sea Technologies' floating container terminal can bring both environmental benefits and transport efficiencies for shipping.Large investment costs and requirements for long-term operational reliability for such structures entail the need for long technical service life. READ MORE
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15. From safety code to safety in operations : A qualitative study of safety management within five companies operating in the Swedish shipping industry
University essay from KTH/ErgonomiAbstract : The maritime industry is vital to the Swedish trade and economy. Shipping has less environmental impact per ton transported goods than other transport modes. Furthermore, ships use the sea as their roads, thus not requiring additional impact on the environment in the form of building roads or tracks to be able to transport goods or people. READ MORE