Essays about: "temperature-controlled goods"

Found 4 essays containing the words temperature-controlled goods.

  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. Introducing Paper Pallets to the IKEA Food Supply Chain - What is the Potential and Will the Temperature be Retained during Transportation?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Ellen Bengtsson; Pernilla Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Paper pallets; temperature-controlled transport; food supply chain; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Introducing Paper Pallets to the IKEA Food Supply Chain - What are the Potentials and Will the Temperature be Retained during Transport? Contribution: This thesis is produced with equal efforts from both authors, where each author has been involved in each and every step of the process. Problem description: Paper pallets with 50 mm feet have been used in IKEA Furniture for several years with both positive financial and environmental benefits. READ MORE

  4. 3. Enabling One-Way Leases of Temperature Controlled Containers: A Heuristic Model

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : SEBASTIAN FORSBERG; ANTON SVENSSON; [2018]
    Keywords : Container leasing; Pharmaceutical; One-Way Leasing; Rentals; Capacity Control; Revenue Management; Yield Management; Fleet Management; Containeruthyrning; Läkemedel; Envägsuthyrning; Uthyrning; Intäktsoptimering; Förvaltning; Styrning; Utrustning;

    Abstract : There is an asymmetry in demand for transportation means of goods and commodities globally. One industry in which this trend is especially prominent is the pharmaceutical industry, where the European Union is by far the largest net exporter of pharmaceutical products globally, followed by Switzerland. READ MORE

  5. 4. Distribution of dialysis fluids - Is transport and storage optimised from a temperature point of view?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Matilda Wallergård; Linda Nilsson; [2004]
    Keywords : peritoneal dialysis fluid; transport; high temperature; Technological sciences; Teknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The background to this thesis is the fact that high temperature during transport and storage, degrade the glucose of peritoneal dialysis fluid (PD-fluid), into a toxic substance. Research at Gambro has shown that exposure to high temperatures can destroy the PD-fluid in just a few hours, requiring months to repair. READ MORE