Freight generation and geographical effects: modelling freight needs of establishments in developing economies and analyzing their geographical disparities
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DOI: 10.1007/s11116-019-09995-5
Abstract: Freight generation (FG) models are important to transportation authorities and planning agencies as they can be used to forecast local/regional/state/national freight movements for facility planning and evaluation of freight-specific investments. Compared to the modelling efforts… read more here.
Keywords: freight; transportation; freight generation; geographical disparities ... See more keywords
Assessment of existing and future rail freight services and Technologies for low Density High Value Goods in Europe
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DOI: 10.1007/s12544-017-0277-1
Abstract: IntroductionIn recent years there have been major changes in the composition of cargo to the point where, in Europe, semi-finished products (e.g. car parts) and finished goods represent the greatest transport demand. This type of… read more here.
Keywords: freight; research; transport; freight services ... See more keywords
Business Improvement Districts as important influencers for changing to sustainable urban freight
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2019.102558
Abstract: Abstract This paper explores the ways in which Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) can promote initiatives that lead to more sustainable urban goods movements in urban areas. The qualitative research was conducted by studying eight BIDs… read more here.
Keywords: freight; improvement districts; sustainable urban; urban freight ... See more keywords
Road freight emission in China: From supply chain perspective.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117511
Abstract: Freight emissions management has entered the deep-water zone. This study evaluated road freight emissions from supply chain perspective using China's 2007, 2010 and 2012 multiregional input-output table. For the first time, we quantified road freight… read more here.
Keywords: freight; freight emissions; freight emission; emission ... See more keywords
Optimal guaranteed cost intermittent control to the efficient movement of freight trains.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.isatra.2022.03.030
Abstract: Freight train system is under constant pressure to optimize operational efficiency, a factor that has led the sector to spearhead many new technologies. To address this, the optimal guaranteed cost intermittent cruise control of freight… read more here.
Keywords: freight; control; guaranteed cost; cost intermittent ... See more keywords
Analyzing truck fleets’ acceptance of alternative fuel freight vehicles in China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.09.016
Abstract: Abstract This paper aimed at identifying the factors that influence truck fleets' willingness to purchase alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) in China. An investigation was conducted in Jiangsu province to evaluate the truck fleets' characteristics and… read more here.
Keywords: freight; truck fleets; truck; alternative fuel ... See more keywords
Understanding barriers and enablers of electric vehicles in urban freight transport: Addressing stakeholder needs in Turkey
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2021.102794
Abstract: Abstract Electric Freight Vehicles (EFVs) have a strong potential for urban freight transport and city logistics. Depending on the way electricity is produced, the deployment of EFVs could significantly reduce exhaust emissions and noise pollution… read more here.
Keywords: freight; understanding barriers; urban freight; adoption ... See more keywords
The eye in the sky – Freight rate effects of tanker supply
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2019.03.015
Abstract: We show how the evolution of crude oil tanker freight rates depends on the employment status and geographical position of the fleet of very large crude oil carriers (VLCCs). We provide a novel measure of… read more here.
Keywords: freight; eye sky; supply; sky freight ... See more keywords
Environmental Health, Racial/Ethnic Health Disparity, and Climate Impacts of Inter-Regional Freight Transport in the United States.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c03646
Abstract: We quantify and compare three environmental impacts from inter-regional freight transportation in the contiguous United States: total mortality attributable to PM2.5 air pollution, racial-ethnic disparities in PM2.5-attributable mortality, and CO2 emissions. We compare all major… read more here.
Keywords: health; freight; climate impacts; disparity ... See more keywords
Hierarchical hub location problem for freight network design
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DOI: 10.1049/iet-its.2018.5289
Abstract: In order to minimise the total cost of the logistics part of the network design, it is necessary to use the hub-and-spoke network structure to achieve economies of scale in transportation. Most of the models… read more here.
Keywords: freight; network; hub; hierarchical hub ... See more keywords
Joint replenishment and pricing decisions with different freight modes considerations for a supply chain under a composite incentive contract
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DOI: 10.1057/s41274-017-0270-z
Abstract: Companies often offer incentive contracts to persuade buyers to order more to increase their sales volume and to decrease their setup and freight costs. More sales volume means an increase in profits, market power, and… read more here.
Keywords: chain; chain composite; contract; freight ... See more keywords