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  2. 1. Urban freight transport sustainability - the interaction of urban freight and intermodal transport

    Author : Sönke Behrends; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; modal shift; urban sustainability; transport planning; pre- and post haulage; rail freight; sustainable freight transport; Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development; urban freight transport; longer and heavier vehicles; intermodal road-rail transport;

    Abstract : Intermodal road-rail transport (IRRT) has a significant urban dimension that affects the environmental benefits and the modal shift potential of rail freight. A sustainable modal shift, i.e. READ MORE

  4. 2. Interregional freight flows : model system and estimation

    Author : Patrik Arousell; KTH; []
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  5. 3. Environmental Perspectives on Marketing of Freight Transports - The Intermodal Road-Rail Case

    Author : Catrin Lammgård; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; freight; transportation; transport market segmentation; green purchasing; sustainable logistics; shippers´ buying behavior; environmental management; green marketing;

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  6. 4. Environmental concerns when purchasing freight transport

    Author : Sara Rogerson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Load factor; Freight transport; Coordination; Shipper; Green logistics; Purchasing process;

    Abstract : Companies that purchase freight transport (shippers) influence the conditions for how transport providers can execute the transport, which in turn influences CO2 emissions. The conditions can be influenced both by shippers’ purchasing processes for freight transport and when shippers prepare goods for delivery. READ MORE

  7. 5. Enabling sustainable development of urban freight from a local authority perspective

    Author : Maria Lindholm; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; transport planning; stakeholders; urban freight transport; freight partnerships; mechanisms; sustainability; local authorities;

    Abstract : On the path towards sustainability for the urban area, local authorities make decisions that affect freight transport. However, local authorities might not always be aware of the effect their decisions and policy making have on freight transport and its stakeholders. READ MORE