Essays about: "sustainable freight transport"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 essays containing the words sustainable freight transport.

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. 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

4. 3. Greening the grid of Indonesia - Second life application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Felix Kruse; Paula Runsten; [2023]
   Keywords : electrification; battery repurposing; renewable energy; net-zero emissions; energy storage systems; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE

5. 4. Freight Transport in the Car-Free City : Towards a more sustainable urban freight sector

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Melisa Marta; [2023]
   Keywords : Car-free city; sustainable urban freight transport; urban consolidation center; cargo bicycles;

   Abstract : Freight transport of goods is an indispensable part of everyday life. Without it there would be no delivery of products such as food, water, construction material, technology, furniture, clothes and society, as we know it today, would collapse.  However, there are more and less sustainable ways of transporting goods. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainable Urban Freight Transportation : Configuring Modular and Robust Urban Hubs

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Minna Mathisson; Lisa Janson; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable Urban Freight Transport; Urban Hubs; Modularization; Future Scenario Framework; Robustness; Adaptiveness; Hållbara Urbana Godstransporter; Urbana Hubbar; Modularisering; Framtidsscenarioramverk; Robusthet; Anpassnigsbarhet;

   Abstract : The Urban Freight Transportation System faces many uncertainties and challenges in its future development. In the discussion regarding how to mitigate the challenges, the implementation of Urban Hubs is often brought up. READ MORE