Search for dissertations about: "green logistics"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 35 swedish dissertations containing the words green logistics.
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6. Green Logistics through Modal Shift - exploring the role of the transport capacity contract
Abstract : Among policy-makers in Europe the modal shift - a shift från polluting modes of freight transport to less polluting modes - has been a popular suggestion for reducing CO2-emissions of transportation. In particular, intermodal road-rail solutions, where a combination of road and rail transport is utilized to move trailers and containers, have been stressed as an important measure to reach de desired reduction in emissions. READ MORE
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7. Engaging in green logistics: An eye on shippers, logistics service providers, and their interactions
Abstract : The logistics and transport industry places a heavy load on the environment, causing various harms such as air pollution, global warming and resource depletion. The logistics and supply chain management literature assigns the largest share of responsibility for alleviating such harms to two supply chain actors: shippers (i.e. READ MORE
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8. Logistics Systems for Recycling - Efficient Collection of Household Waste
Abstract : This dissertation investigates collection and recycling of household waste with focus on packaging materials. The purpose is how to describe and explain the d esign of a collection system according to different system environments in orde r to achieve high logistics performance in terms of low cost and high service. READ MORE
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9. Logistics Service Providers going green : insights from the Swedish market
Abstract : During recent years pressures on the logistics and transport industry to involve and engage more in environmental work have increased. Governmental awareness of environmental impact has led to an increased pressure on the logistics and transport industry to reduce the emissions incurred by their operations. READ MORE
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10. Sharing Resources for Greener Logistics
Abstract : Freight transportation, a significant contributor to the environmental impact of logistics, is projected to grow, thereby increasing its environmental footprint. With many actors contributing to the greening of logistics, their roles, and responsibilities for the greening of logistics differs. READ MORE