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1. Elite Athletes’ Travel Behaviour to/from Sport Events : A Case Study of Biathlon
Master-uppsats, Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turismSammanfattning : This thesis analyses how elite athletes travel to/from sport events and which barriers prevent them from engaging in a more sustainable travel behaviour. For this purpose, unstructured interviews with elite athletes were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding about travel experiences and decision-making from elite athletes’ perspective. LÄS MER
2. Inland Waterways and Short Sea Shipping - a feasible alternative for truck transportation in Sweden? - A Case Study of Container Shipping Between Uddevalla and Gothenburg -
Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolSammanfattning : 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. LÄS MER
3. Staying Afloat - Examining the Resilience of the European Inland Waterway Transportation Industry in the Face of Climate Related Disruptions: A Policy and Resilience Analysis
Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolSammanfattning : Due to its lower emissions in comparison to other modes of transport, inland waterway transportation (IWT) has been increasingly considered a sustainable option by the European Union (EU), prompting a focus on transitioning towards it in recent years. However, the impact of climate change has led to a rise in extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, over the past few decades. LÄS MER
4. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe
Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolSammanfattning : 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. LÄS MER
5. Space Utilization in Road Transportation: A Case Study of Truck Deliveries
Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolSammanfattning : Aim: To understand why big logistics companies do not focus their resources on improving space utilization and decreasing the phenomenon of empty running. Moreover, this study aims to present the potential economic and environmental benefits of reduced excess air in packaging and its effect on truck deliveries. LÄS MER