In most European countries the various interfaces between logistics and freight transport (such as interaction between different actors, transport planning, transport process etc.) are poorly identified and coordinated. Hence, valuable research, technology and innovation (RTI) potential at mentioned interfaces is not boosted sufficiently. As a consequence, close-to-market innovation is oftentim...

This paper presents a freight transport optimization model that simultaneously incorporates multimodal infrastructure, hub-based service network structures, and the various design objectives of multiple actors. The model has been calibrated and validated using real-life data from the case study of hinterland container transport of the Netherlands, where CO2 pricing, terminal network configurati...

This paper presents an overview of European policy on interconnected cross-border transport networks as well as of severe problems in estimating empirically the avalanche of goods movements in the European Union (EU). In particular, it deals with the Transalpine freight transport case, which represents one of the most challenging operational and policy issues of the present and future both inte...

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate how a smart phone freight application service (Apps) could reduce CO2 emissions in road freight transport and to identify the core problems for improvements. Methods This research uses a multiple-case-study approach to examine several existing freight apps in the Chinese market. The study was conducted using multiple data collection technique...

The development of international trade is one of the main driving forces behind the international and transcontinental freight transport. Within Europe the European integration has given a significant impulse for the development of transborder freight transport. A third element, which is of significant influence on both the volume and the composition of international freight transport, concerns...

Freight transportation is an important pathway for the introduction and dissemination of exotic forest insects (EFI). Identifying the Þnal destination of imports is critical in determining the likelihood of EFI establishment. We analyzed the use of regional freight transport information to characterize risk of urban and periurban areas to EF

Ro-Ro transportation refers to a way of maritime transportation that uses Ro-Ro to bring goods and shipment together. Developments of Ro-Ro transport at home and abroad are outlined, and development process of China’s Ro-Ro transport is reviewed. The development and status of Ro-Ro transport of Yangtze River are analyzed in detail. Based on survey research, due to the change of road structure o...

A prototype of a computerized accident risk assessment tool for freight transport in Finland has been constructed based on a concept developed in an earlier stage of the study project. The tool is based on a realistic description on the road, rail and waterway networks, and real data on traffic flows and the occurrence of injury accidents on freight transports in Finland. The estimates of accid...

Despite the fact that rail freight transport is one of the most environmentally friendly matters of transport, its growth has been far behind the growth of freight transport in general. Studies showed that a competitive disadvantage is caused by a low availability of rolling stock, especially freight wagons. Changing from a time based to a condition based maintenance strategy is believed to dec...