Essays about: "transport buyers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words transport buyers.

  1. 1. Value Proposition of Autonomous Electric Trucks in the Freight Industry : A Qualitative Study of Transport Buyers

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

    Author : Emilia Nordström; Edvin Ramberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Autonomous Electric Truck logistics; Customer-centric Value Proposition; Digitisation; Transport buyers’ needs and pain points; Autonom elektrisk lastbilslogistik; kundcentrerat värdeerbjudande; digitalisering; transportköpares behov och utmaningar;

    Abstract : This study explores the value proposition of Autonomous Battery Electric Trucks (ABETs) in the transportation industry, and offers insights into customer perceptions and potential challenges regarding this emergent technology. The aim of the study is to understand customer needs, address implementation issues, and evaluate opportunities for Logistics Service Providers (LSP) to adopt ABETs. READ MORE

  3. 2. Transport buyers’ perspective on electric road freight : Barriers and benefits with battery electric trucks, and actions that can be performed by the transport buyers to contribute to the transition

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Ingrid Rylander; Simon Andersson; [2023]
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    Abstract : Today the diesel-driven truck is the most used type of transportation of freight. Diesel-driven trucks emit carbon dioxide and other particles, leading to environmen- tal problems and people inhaling the emissions. To decrease the carbon footprint of road freight, one solution is to transition to trucks powered by electric engines. READ MORE

  4. 3. Green Transitions in Heavy Truck Transports : An explorative study on buyer-supplier challenges and enablers for green transition in the Swedish truck transportation industry

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Jheffer Falk; Erik Nykvist; [2022]
    Keywords : GHG emissions; decarbonization; green logistics; green logistics practices; truck transports; logistics service provider; shipper; heavy-duty truck transports; collaboration;

    Abstract : Background  Global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions necessitates a decrease in carbon emission caused by the truck transport industry. To combat the threat of global warming, goals are being set up on a global, national and corporate level. READ MORE

  5. 4. Designing a framework of KPIs to measure and evaluate electric road freight : A qualitative study of the market perspectives

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Linn Bengtsson; Sara Gimbro Nielsen; [2022]
    Keywords : Logistics; Electric road freight; KPIs; Market analysis; Transport sector;

    Abstract : The electrification of the road freight sector has been visible in society during the last couple of years, where several companies have started to o↵er electric solutions. Further, this is due to an increased awareness of the negative impact of transport on the environment. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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 School

    Author : Caroline Ferning; [2021-06-18]
    Keywords : EU ETS; Swedish forest industry; Competitiveness; Shipping; Maritime transportation;

    Abstract : 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