Essays about: "urban freight traffic"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 15 essays containing the words urban freight traffic.

1. 6. E-commerce Related Last Mile Logistics

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Hoda Nseif; Kinga Danesch; [2021]
   Keywords : Urban freight flow; freight last mile logistics; LML typology; Sustainable LML; last mile delivery; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : E-commerce activities have been growing rapidly throughout the past decade, leading to a growth just as dominant in last mile logistics and urban freight transport as well. Different factors create these deliveries highly inefficient, expensive, and polluting. This led to the generation of major problems that became more dominant in urban areas. READ MORE

3. 7. The Final 50 Feet Problem in Gothenburg - A MAMCA study on the situation regarding deliveries to multi-tenant multistory buildings in Gothenburg

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Daniel Lagerlöf; Nikita Zaiko; [2020-06-17]
   Keywords : Final 50 Feet; Large Traffic Generators; City Logistics; MAMCA; Freight Quality Partnerships; Transport Plan; Vertical Movement; Horizontal Movement; Urban Freight; Distribution; Collection; Tenants; Receivers;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose is to study the situation regarding the Final 50 Feet in Gothenburg and if any of the solutions found in literature can be implemented. As there are several actors connected to deliveries with diverging goals a Multi-Actor, Multi-Criteria Analysis (MAMCA) has been used to include the views of the different stakeholders to increase the feasibility and ensure that the results are legitimate and feasible to implement. READ MORE

4. 8. The Opportunities for Off-peak hour deliveries in Gothenburg - A case study addressing the stakeholder interactions

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Shendi Kotlji; [2019-08-22]
   Keywords : Off-peak hour deliveries; sustainable transprts; ; urban freight traffic; city logistics;

   Abstract : Today, many cities are experiencing problems with deteriorating traffic conditions and congestion – particularly during the peak hours in the early mornings and afternoons. As a result, the decision-makers and stakeholders of transports are steadily realizing the importance of sustainable transport solutions. READ MORE

5. 9. Cargo Cycles in Urban Freight Transport : Obstacles and facilitating factors for utilising cargo cycles in urban freight transport in Stockholm, Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Jan Lasovský; [2019]
   Keywords : cargo cycle; cargo bike; sustainable urban freight transport; last-mile logistics; space-efficient logistics; Stockholm; path dependence;

   Abstract : Cargo cycles can play a considerable role in mitigating the negative impacts of urban freight transport while still ensure that the material needs of the city are fulfilled. Their small size, lower operating costs, smaller carbon footprint, lack of tailpipe emissions, and manoeuvrability in congested areas are considerable advantages over traditional urban freight vehicles. READ MORE

6. 10. A systematic approach to assess the relocation of the business centres to a logistics platform: A case study on DHL Freight AB (Sweden)

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Industriell ekonomi

   Author : Jewel Augustine Rozario; Osman Abdelkader Hamid; [2018]
   Keywords : Relocation; Logistics Park; Logistics Platform; Urban Freight Transport; City logistics; Sustainable Development; Value-Added Service; CO2 Emissions; Simulation; Mixed Methods; Intermodality.;

   Abstract : The relocation of logistic companies’ from the inner centres to the logistic platforms significantly affects both the supply chain management and the urban sustainability development. Recently the concept of city logistics and intermodality has received a significant attention from both academics and decision makers. READ MORE