Essays about: "truck transports"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 49 essays containing the words truck transports.

  1. 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 School

    Author : Filip Matei; Philip Vollert Lundqvist; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Inland waterway transportation; short sea shipping; containerized goods; cost comparison; environmental comparison; barge;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 2. Energy in the Transportation System - A comparison of charging infrastructure scenarios

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automation

    Author : Judith Lai Jakobsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Charging infrastructure; road transport electrification; battery capacity need; electric vehicles; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A functioning charging infrastructure is crucial for achieving full-scale national electrification within the transport sector. The system is likely to consist of different charging technologies, all with the main objective of providing efficient energy replenishment services. 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. Evaluation of two different transport options for freight of heavy battery cells : a case study

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Malin Andersson; Sara Fridhagen; [2022]
    Keywords : supply chain; sustainability; Lean; battery electric vehicle; transport; filling rate; truck; train; dangerous goods; tied-up capital;

    Abstract : With the change that is taking place in the automotive industry, where production goes from producing internal combustion motor vehicles (ICE) to battery electric vehicles (BEV), this will lead to an increase in transportation of batteries. Batteries are components that are heavy, expensive, and classified as dangerous goods, which means higher demands on transport. READ MORE

  6. 5. Scania’s Packaging Network : Analysis of the Environmental Impact of Alternative Fuels and Modalities Within the Transportation Network

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Pietro Astori; Jóhanna Blöndahl Guðmundsdóttir; [2022]
    Keywords : Logistics; sustainability; alternative fuels; alternative modalities; sustainable packaging; Logistik; hållbarhet; alternativa bränslen; alternativa metoder; hållbara förpackningar;

    Abstract : In a fast-moving world with high demand for deliveries of various goods, the need for high performing transportation systems and networks has grown rapidly. As a reaction, the number of trucks has increased, which together with other transport solutions to cover the need has caused a growth of CO2e emissions. READ MORE