Essays about: "short route"
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1. Inland Waterways and Short Sea Shipping - a feasible alternative for truck transportation in Sweden? - A Case Study of Container Shipping Between Uddevalla and Gothenburg -
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Within the European Union, Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for the lowest share of goods transport, with only 5.8%. In Sweden, the share is even lower where Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for less than 1% of the goods transports. READ MORE
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2. Probabilistic Added Wave Resistance Predictions for Design of RoPax Ferries
University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanikAbstract : This thesis investigates reasons for significant uncertainties in added wave resistance predictionsand how wave conditions can potentially affect the design of RoPax ferries. The objectiveis to find a suitable prediction method of added wave resistance for the RoPax ferry designapplication. READ MORE
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3. Designing an Electric Road System
University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automationAbstract : Electric road systems (ERS) provide electric power to vehicles en route (dynamic charging) and can reduce the need for onboard battery capacity. This thesis sets out to examine the power demand of an ERS and the integration of energy storage in its power supply for grid load alleviation and backup power. READ MORE
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4. Estimation of average travel speed on a road segment based on weather and road accidents
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)Abstract : The previous research available to predict travel speed is wide and has been extensively studied. What currently is missing from the previous work is to estimate the travel speed when different non-recurrent events occur, such as car accidents and road maintenance work. READ MORE
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5. A time series analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on container shipping freight rates: An application to the Asia-Europe trade route
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden disruption to the shipping industry. However, for container shipping, freight rates have reached record highs during the pandemic. Shipping companies realise that understanding the impact of exogenous shocks on freight rate fluctuations to forecast freight rates is critical. READ MORE