ECMT Round Tables Transforming the Structure of the Freight Transport Sector Report of the Ninety-Ninth Round Table on Transport Economics Held in Paris on 3-4 March 1994
ECMT Round Tables Transforming the Structure of the Freight Transport Sector Report of the Ninety-Ninth Round Table on Transport Economics Held in Paris on 3-4 March 1994

Author: European Conference of Ministers of Transport

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 1995-09-13

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9282105539

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Round Table 99 undertook a thorough analysis of the potential impact of environmental protection, railway privatisation, logistical requirements and falling prices on the structure and operation of the freight transport sector, and of their effects on government policies.

ECMT Round Tables Time and Transport
ECMT Round Tables Time and Transport

Author: European Conference of Ministers of Transport

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2005-12-07

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 9282123294

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This Round Table revisits the extended literature on the valuation of passenger time and discusses the under-researched topic of the value of time in freight transport.

Intermodal Freight Terminals
Intermodal Freight Terminals

Author: Jason Monios

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-05-20

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1317114558

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Much work has been done on port governance yet little has addressed intermodal terminal governance, despite the clear similarities. This book fills that gap by establishing a governance framework for situating analysis of intermodal terminals throughout their life cycle. A version of the product life cycle theory is amended with governance theory to produce a framework covering each stage of the terminal’s life cycle, from the initial planning to the many decisions taken regarding the public/private split in funding mechanisms, ownership, selecting an operator, specifying KPIs to the operator, setting fees, earning profit, ensuring fair access to all rail service operators, and finally to reconcessioning the terminal to a new operator, managing the handover and maintaining the terminal throughout its life cycle. An institutional analysis of stakeholder relations, situated within a governance framework, illuminates these issues and enables not only conceptualisation and greater understanding of the geography of intermodal transport, but also decision-making and goal-setting by planners and policy makers. This book thus has three functions: first, as a textbook on the planning and operation of intermodal terminals; second, as a presentation of recent empirical research on intermodal terminal governance; third, as a framework for future research in which the broad field of analysis of intermodal transport can be viewed through a single lens and used to inform geographers, policymakers and planners.

Risk Management
Risk Management

Author: Nerija Banaitiene

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2012-09-12

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 953510747X

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Every business and decision involves a certain amount of risk. Risk might cause a loss to a company. This does not mean, however, that businesses cannot take risks. As disengagement and risk aversion may result in missed business opportunities, which will lead to slower growth and reduced prosperity of a company. In today's increasingly complex and diverse environment, it is crucial to find the right balance between risk aversion and risk taking. To do this it is essential to understand the complex, out of the whole range of economic, technical, operational, environmental and social risks associated with the company's activities. However, risk management is about much more than merely avoiding or successfully deriving benefit from opportunities. Risk management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks. Lastly, risk management helps a company to handle the risks associated with a rapidly changing business environment.

Transport Logistics Shared Solutions to Common Challenges
Transport Logistics Shared Solutions to Common Challenges

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2002-08-05

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 9264171193

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This report identifies constraints addresses issues and suggests possible solutions and approaches that could facilitate the development of policies to promote efficient and sustainable international transport logistics.

Logistics Transportation Systems
Logistics Transportation Systems

Author: MD Sarder

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2020-10-17

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 0128162872

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Logistics Transportation Systems compiles multiple topics on transportation logistics systems from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives, providing detailed examples of real-world logistics workflows. It explores the key concepts and problem-solving techniques required by researchers and logistics professionals to effectively manage the continued expansion of logistics transportation systems, which is expected to reach an estimated 25 billion tons in the United States alone by 2045. This book provides an ample understanding of logistics transportation systems, including basic concepts, in-depth modeling analysis, and network analysis for researchers and practitioners. In addition, it covers policy issues related to transportation logistics, such as security, rules and regulations, and emerging issues including reshoring. This book is an ideal guide for academic researchers and both undergraduate and graduate students in transportation modeling, supply chains, planning, and systems. It is also useful to transportation practitioners involved in planning, feasibility studies, consultation and policy for transportation systems, logistics, and infrastructure. - Provides real-world examples of logistics systems solutions for multiple transportation modes, including seaports, rail, barge, road, pipelines, and airports - Covers a wide range of business aspects, including customer service, cost, and decision analysis - Features key-term definitions, concept overviews, discussions, and analytical problem-solving

Barriers to Sustainable Transport
Barriers to Sustainable Transport

Author: Piet Rietveld

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-02-25

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1134348983

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The complexity of transportation systems and their negative social and environmental effects are today at the centre of attention. This book focuses on the impact of institutions and regulatory systems on transport systems and travel behaviour. While institutions appear to play an important role in the economic success of many countries, this book considers the extent to which they also support sustainable development.

Intelligent Transportation and Planning: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Intelligent Transportation and Planning: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-02-02

Total Pages: 1134

ISBN-13: 1522552111

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From driverless cars to vehicular networks, recent technological advances are being employed to increase road safety and improve driver satisfaction. As with any newly developed technology, researchers must take care to address all concerns, limitations, and dangers before widespread public adoption. Intelligent Transportation and Planning: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is an innovative reference source for the latest academic material on the applications, management, and planning of intelligent transportation systems. Highlighting a range of topics, such as automatic control, infrastructure systems, and system architecture, this publication is ideally designed for engineers, academics, professionals, and practitioners actively involved in the transportation planning sector.