Search for dissertations about: "vessel capacity utilisation"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words vessel capacity utilisation.

2. 1. Capacity utilisation in short sea shipping

   Author : Linda Styhre; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; sailing schedule; unutilised capacity; improvement measures; Liner short sea shipping; vessel capacity utilisation; route characteristics; strategies;

   Abstract : Shipping is a capital-intensive industry and is characterised by high fixed costs and economies of scale. Trade imbalances and demand variations, market fluctuations and customer demands for high frequency create a situation where shipping companies tend to operate with a high level of unutilised vessel capacity. READ MORE