Innovations in Freight TransportEiichi Taniguchi, R. G. Thompson Society is currently faced with many challenging problems relating to transport and the quality of life in urban areas. To solve these, more efficient and environmentally friendly freight transport systems are required to establish sustainable societies. Fortunately, there are now many emerging technologies allowing shippers and freight carriers to develop more reliable transport systems that may lead to improvements in the environment and alleviate traffic congestion. |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
3PL provider applications automated Capsule-pipelines capsules cargo city logistics co-operative freight transport communication companies congestion control centre Delft distribution centres drivers e-commerce economic efficient electric vans electronic Electronic Data Interchange Electronic toll collection emissions environment feasibility freight carriers freight transport systems freight vehicles home delivery impacts implemented increase information systems infrastructure innovations integrated Intelligent Transport Systems intermodal transportation Internet Japan load factors logistics activities logistics systems logistics terminals matching systems Netherlands number of trucks operation optimal location optimisation organisations outsourcing parking places pipeline planning problems procedures public logistics terminals R.G. Thompson real-time reduce Research retail road pricing routing and scheduling sharing shippers and freight solutions stakeholders supply chain tabu search Taniguchi total costs traffic conditions transhipment triple bottom line tunnel underground freight transport urban areas urban freight transport users vehicle routing Visser