Sökning: "Intermodal Transportation"

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  1. 6. Intermodal Freight Transport - Evaluating the Suitability of Future Potential Implementations - A Case Study of Volvo Car Corporation

    Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Författare :Elin Alverhed; Frida Kåvik; [2022-08-02]
    Nyckelord :Rail-road Intermodal Freight Transport; Intermodal Freight Transport; Volvo Cars; Rail Freight; Road Freight;

    Sammanfattning : Environmental awareness has become increasingly more important for governmental and non-governmental organizations throughout the years, pushing organizations to better their operations with the aim to reduce environmental impact. One of the organizations aiming to reduce their environmental impact is Volvo Cars, which, through various organizational improvement efforts, has managed to reach environmental sustainability-related goals. LÄS MER

  2. 7. A Gateway to Intermodal Communication Flows : A case study on implications following digitalized communication flows within ports

    Master-uppsats, KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Författare :Niklas Luiga; Albin Wulfsberg; [2022]
    Nyckelord :Intermodal Transportation; Digitalization; Digital Transformation; Business models; Communication; Intermodal transport; digitalisering; digital transformation; affärsmodeller; kommunikation;

    Sammanfattning : Following an increased transport activity, higher rates of intermodal transportation is seen as a possible way to a more sustainable transportation industry. Efficient and digitalized communication flows between actors can lead to improved flexibility and reliability, thus contributing to a more competitive service and higher utilization of intermodal transportation. LÄS MER

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

    Master-uppsats, KTH/Industriell produktion

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

    Sammanfattning : 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. LÄS MER

  4. 9. Extended Gate - Barriers and opportunities for intermodal improvements, a case study of Port of Gothenburg

    Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Författare :David Hällgren; Erik Bengtsson; [2020-06-17]
    Nyckelord :Extended Gate; inland terminal; port supply chain integration;

    Sammanfattning : Extended gate is an intermodal concept aiming to achieve improved transport efficiency in the hinterland through a more integrated model, compared to concepts that are currently in use, such as dry ports. Functionally it is an extension of the gated area of a port terminal into the hinterland in order to achieve operational efficiency for the supply chain actors and improve customer experience for cargo owners. LÄS MER

  5. 10. The Influence of the Port of Gothenburg towards Inland Mode Choice Decision-Making

    Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Författare :Gissel Ruiz; Dimitris Soumpasis; [2020-06-16]
    Nyckelord :Inland Terminal; environmental incentives; sustainable transport; intermodal transport; ports; mode choice; modal shift;

    Sammanfattning : The transportation sector is an essential component for a country’s economy and its population well-being; however, this sector is a major contributor to the current environmental issues that society is facing and directly connected with the quality of life e.g. emissions, accidents, health impacts, etc. LÄS MER