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- Khan, Jamil, et al.
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Interaktion mellan elfordon och elnät : Policys, regelverk och aktörer: delrapport 1
- 2024
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Samhällets omställning till fossilfri energi innebär bland annat en ökad elektrifiering. I sin tur innebär en ökad elektrifiering också en högre efterfrågan på nya anslutningar till och behov av ökad kapacitet i elnätet. Syftet med delrapporten är att beskriva processen för att ansluta laddstationer till elnätet, den reglering som styr detta samt de olika aktörer som kan bli inblandade och vilka roller de kan ha. Beskrivningen baseras på en analys av litteratur och rapporter inom området och samtal med experter från näringslivet. Rapporten presenterar en översikt av det svenska elsystemet och aktörer från el- och transportsektorn som är påverkade av sammankopplingen mellan dessa sektorer. Vidare ger rapporten en beskrivning av nuvarande policys och regelverk i relation till anslutning av laddstationer till elnätet och en internationell utblick. Slutligen sammanfattas de viktigaste slutsatserna och rekommendationer tas upp som kan vidtas för att adressera de identifierade utmaningarna i elsystemet.
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- Osman, Mary Catherine, 1993-, et al.
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Actor’s Drivers and Barriers switching to Fossil-Free Fuels : A Multiple-case Study
- 2022
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Ingår i: The 34th ANNUAL NOFOMA CONFERENCE. - Reykjavik.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose Implementation of fossil free fuels in the supply chain requires the involvement of multiple actors, each of which have different drivers and barriers undergoing the switch. The aim of this research is to begin to explore these drivers and barriers additionally how they relate to each other across the different actors.Design/methodology/approachA multiple case study was performed, interviewing multiple representatives from each actor. The drivers and barriers from the respective actors were compared across the actors in the network FindingsThe study is ongoing however some findings may be suggested. Among others, some drivers and barriers identified were customer demands, available infrastructure, and financial costs. Research limitations/implicationsWhile there are multiple possible fossil-free fuels to be used in the future, this research looked deeper into the implantation of biomethane. Future research conducted could investigate the drivers and barriers of other fossil-free alternatives. Practical implicationsUnderstanding the impact from drivers and barriers for each actor in the network during the initial implementation of a fossil free fuel will allow further organizations to properly prepare for the switch. Original/valueLittle research on fossil free fuel use has been completed from the perspective of certain actors, namely the haulier and forwarder. Studying these previously understated actors help in moving forward towards a more comprehensive understanding of the network.
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- Osman, Mary Catherine, 1993-, et al.
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Affärsmetoder för omställning till fossilfria godstransporter
- 2024
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Ingår i: Sammanställning av referat från Transportforum 2024. - Linköping : Statens väg- och transportforskningsinstitut. ; , s. 343-343
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- One ambition of organizations is to create and provide value for their stakeholders. As more and more customers are demanding environmentally sustainable freight transport, it is proving a valuable service a freight forwarder may provide. Some companies have better success in offering sustainable freight transport as a service to customers than others despite operating within the same general circumstances. The aim of this paper is to describe different business practices utilized by the freight forwarder when providing value to its stakeholder by offering fossil-free transport. To fulfill the purpose of the paper, a case study was conducted. The case study consisted of a logistics network including five actors who partcipated in multiple interviews. The analysis takes stance in stakeholder theory, which was used as a framework for understanding relationships, influence, and interactions with the freight forwarder as the focal organization. While this is a work in progress, some preliminary findings can be shared. Three overarching business practices were identified: collaboration, pricing and workplace culture. Primary stakeholders were identified as well as secondary, and their influence on the focal actor and its business practices is described. Once the analysis is completed results and discussion on value provision through these three business practices will be possible. These findings reveal how a shift of technology – in this case the energy source – may shape future sustainable freight transport with consideration to multiple actors and their business practices. At this stage, even though all revealed business practices indicate having a contribution in creation of value, only two conclusions may be drawn. The first being that the Fright Forwarder, while a key player, depends upon the collaboration of the other involved actors in the network to create and provide a valuable service offering. Secondly, a workplace culture that encourages innovation and creativity within each individual actor but also across the network.
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- Osman, Mary Catherine, 1993-, et al.
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Biomethane in Freight and Logistics : Stakeholder Perspectives
- 2021
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Background and PurposeThe growing awareness of climate impact from combustion has triggered massive development efforts towards fossil fuel alternatives. The main future alternative appears to be electrification, which directly reduces tailpipe emissions. However, for freight and logistics - in particular heavy and long-haul transportation - electrification will be slower than for passenger transport. At the same time, we need to act fast and promptly to reduce emissions from fossil fuels. In this context, the alternative of biomethane (vehicle gas produced from anaerobic digestion of biowaste) surfaces as a climate-wise very interesting option. Proponents even suggest that biomethane can entail a positive climate impact, depending on its origin. Albeit, the transformation from traditional combustion technology to gas technology comes with a range of challenges as well as opportunities for actors in the supply chain. This paper aims to explore these challenges and opportunities through a stakeholder perspective.LiteratureResearch into green logistics and sustainable freight often mentions the fuel aspect as important in greening the operations. As a more detailed picture is lacking with respect to particular fuels, the literature is complemented by research into biomethane, and its various business aspects.MethodologyLiterature was collected through a systematic literature review supplemented by peer advice. The empirical findings are based on interviews with purposefully selected respondents representing stakeholder groups in the supply chain: shippers (buying logistics services); forwarders (transforming customer requests into logistics services); hauliers (performing the transport part of the logistics service also making investments in the novel technology); and fuel providers (producing and distributing the biomethane). The research mainly addresses the Swedish market. The empirical findings are analysed in relation to literature, and important challenges as well as opportunities are explained.FindingsAs literature in total offers few details on stakeholder perspectives of using biomethane in a logistics/freight context, the research took an explorative direction. This is also supported by the relative novelty of the biomethane solution among logistics actors. The various stakeholders present different, and sometimes consistent experiences from using biomethane.Shippers require a green fuel solution. Many shippers want the forwarder to dedicate the biomethane truck to their transports, although it may be better used for other transports. Some shippers are interested in sharing the investment in gas vehicles.Forwarders - as orchestrators of the shippers needs vs. the available resources - find that biomethane solutions work best in long-haul traffic. Their role as mediators become even more central as they may need to support the hauliers in investing in new technology. Forwarders recognize a conflict between the “best use” of the biomethane truck and specific customer requirements.Hauliers can clearly see a business opportunity in biomethane and gas technology. Although the price for the vehicle is higher, the operating costs are comparable, and improved environmental performance is increasing as a competitive argument. However the investment is a challenge, particularly in light of short term customer contracts. Another important challenge is to plan the operations of the gas vehicles to make full use of the fuel. Yet another challenge is the relatively restricted infrastructure for fuel supply, which requires careful planning.Fuel providers consider the logistics market as still quite small but growing. Unlike most providers of e.g. biodiesel, one of the interviewed providers presents a market offer with a set price based on production cost, and not relating to fluctuating market prices for fossil fuels. The infrastructure is still underdeveloped compared to that for fossil fuels, however it requires less efforts than developing infrastructure for e.g. electrified transportation.ConclusionsThe use of biomethane in logistics and freight is still in an early phase. However, the biomethane alternative presents a range of opportunities. The transformation for hauliers from traditional fuels to biomethane is relatively fast, and the infrastructure is comparably easy to develop. Although in an early phase, there appears to be an agreement among the stakeholders that biomethane is a viable alternative for long-haul traffic, although not as evident a solution for last-mile deliveries. The main obstacle is the investment, which often require close relationships among the stakeholders including longer-term contracts and shared investments. Using biomethane for logistics and freight is growing in Sweden, but continued development requires a wider contextual approach both for research and for technology development.
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- Osman, Mary Catherine, 1993-, et al.
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Business Practices for Transition to Biomethane for Freight
- 2023
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Ingår i: Logistics Research Network Conference 2022. - : The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. ; , s. 411-417
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The aim of this paper is to describe business practices of a freight forwarder when providing value to its stakeholders by offering transport fueled by biomethane. The paper is structured as such: overview of research design, literature overview, preliminary analysis, conclusions, and future research.
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- Osman, Mary Catherine, 1993-, et al.
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Business Practices for Transition to Fossil-Free Fuel for Freight
- 2022
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Ingår i: Logistics Research Network Conference. - Reykjavik.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose: One ambition of organizations is to create and provide value to its stakeholders. As more and more customers are demanding environmentally sustainable freight transport, it is becoming a valuable service for a freight forwarder to provide. Some companies experience better success in offering this service to customers than others despite operating in the same infrastructure and regulatory circumstances. The aim of this paper is to describe different business practices utilized by the freight forwarder when providing value to its stakeholder by offering fossil-free transport. Research Approach: The research was conducted through a series of interviews including five actors representing the focal actor – freight forwarder – and its primary stakeholders. The analysis takes stance in stakeholder theory, which was used as a framework for understanding relationships, influence, and interactions with the freight forwarder as the focal organization. Findings and Originality: Analysis is ongoing, however preliminary findings can be shared. Four overarching business practices were identified: collaboration, pricing, workplace culture and pursuit of a circular economy. Primary stakeholders were identified as well as secondary, and their influence on the focal actor and its business practices is described. Once the analysis is completed results and discussion on value provision (if any exist) through these four business practices will be available. These findings reveal how a shift of technology – in this case the energy source – may shape future sustainable freight transport with consideration to multiple actors and their business practices.Research Impact: This paper plans to build upon previously written stakeholder theory literature and its theory development. Additionally, the paper will explain the role of business practices and the subsequent stakeholder value development via offering fossil-free freight transport, which historically has been an overlooked topic within sustainable logistics.Practical Impact: This paper allows organizations with various roles in freight transport to gain deeper knowledge of how to implement and provide fossil-free freight transport to their customers and stakeholders and which business practices may aid them in their endeavors. Furthermore, the paper’s results will provide guidance for how to understand the business environment particularly for freight forwarders.
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- Osman, Mary Catherine, 1993-, et al.
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Exploring green logistics practices in freight transport and logistics : a study of biomethane use in Sweden
- 2023
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Ingår i: International Journal of Logistics. - : Taylor & Francis Ltd. - 1367-5567 .- 1469-848X. ; 26:5, s. 548-567
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Logistics networks need to conform to arising market trends and public requirements for greening freight transport through a series of Green Logistics Practices (GLPs). This study sets out to explore the use of fossil-free fuels as a GLP and possible influence on business strategy and system design. A literature review was conducted which concluded that literature about the use of fossil-free fuels is limited. An explorative interview study was conducted to further explore the use of biomethane among actors in logistics networks. Customers increasingly request green freight transport typically accepting moderately higher prices for green transport. Development of green logistics services is predominately driven by corporate stakeholders and internal initiatives, while public regulation appeared to have a weak influence. The study revealed new insights into how GLPs can relate to each other.
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- Osman, Mary Catherine, 1993-, et al.
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Fossil-Free Fuels for Freight and Logistics : A Literature-Based Study
- 2021
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Ingår i: Logistics Research Network Conference: Sustainable and resilient supply chains in disruptive times. - Cardiff, Wales.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose The need to reduce greenhouse emissions through changes in transportation operation is dire leading the industry to implement a variety of Green Logistic Practices (GLP). However, the freight industry to date still relies heavily on the use of fossil fuels. The question of fuel alternatives is present but passive in current research, thus opening the gap for further exploration into fossil-fuel alternatives. The purpose of this study is to summarize the research currently represented in published literature discussing green practice options in freight transport and logistics and to explore the use of fossil-free fuels. Focus on biomethane derives from its regional importance for the research group. Research Approach This study was completed in two parts. The literature review was completed in a systematic manner to ensure quality. The authors collected additional information through semi-structured, exploratory interviews from various stakeholders involved in research and general interest of switching to biomethane with a purpose of ensuring the practical relevance. Findings and OriginalityThe literature review identifies patterns and trends among discussed GLPs. Practices utilized and researched include but are not limited to intermodal transport, platooning, and implementation of fossil-free fuels. Most of the practices researched involve limited new technology or innovation rather a repurposing of traditional techniques. While the revisiting and greenifying of traditional techniques aids in reducing the emission of greenhouse gases, freight transport and logistics lags in understanding of switching to fossil-free fuels. Research Impact This research shows that despite much research on implementation of Green Logistic Practices in supply chains, a gap in knowledge exists relating to the use of fossil-free fuels in freight transport and logistics. The research explores how companies can adopt fossil-free fuel solutions. More research is required to adequately prepare businesses, governments, and customers to ensure smooth transition to fossil-free fuels. Practical Impact This research begins to explore the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for business attempting to implement GLPs.
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- Osman, Mary Catherine, 1993-, et al.
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Fossil-Free Fuels for Freight and Logistics : A Literature-Based Study
- 2021
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Research Question & Brief Overview: Importance of the logistics industry has developed dramatically with the globalization of economies thereby raising the stakes of creating and implementing sustainable business practices across all actors within the logistics industry (Centobelli et al., 2017). Many modes of transportation are still reliant on fossil fuels. As road transportation consistently is responsible for the majority of the transportation industry’s emissions in the European Union, stakeholders have focused on methods and alternatives to decrease the amount of emission (Pieters et al., 2012). These methods and alternatives are known as Green Logistics Practices (GLPs) vary in technology, innovation and motivation thus providing varying results of carbon emission decrease. The purpose of this study is to summarize the research currently represented in published literature discussing green practice options in freight transport and logistics exploring the possible implementation of fossil-free fuels. With this background and current challenge, the researchers posed the following research questions: (RQ1) Which GLPs are used and suggested for designing more environmentally sustainable logistics systems? (RQ2) What challenges and opportunities lie in the use of fossil-free fuels for increasing the environmental sustainability of freight transport in a supply chain context? Method: This study contains two parts: systematic literature review and exploratory semi-structured interviews. The systematic literature review has been completed while the interviews are still ongoing. It is planned to present the study in its entirety at the National Transport Forum. To support the discussion and further understand the implications of large-scale use of fossil-free fuels, the specific choice of using biomethane was selected. Several exploratory, semi-structured interviews were held with stakeholders who either utilize biomethane in their operations or produce biomethane. The interview guide was developed following the analysis of the literature. The findings from these interviews enriched the discussion and supported importance relevant to opportunities and challenges from fossil-free fuels, in response to RQ2. As the paper is written in conjunction of a project with a particular focus on fossil-free fuels, namely biomethane, the categories were all discussed from the project’s focus. Biomethane was chosen as a focal alternative fuel due to its importance to Östergötland, where the research group resides. Results and Analysis: As this is a work in progress, only the results and analysis for the literature review will be discussed in the abstract with the aim of presenting the entire study at the forum. The literature review provided patterns and trends in the sustainable innovations and technologies as well as their drivers and involved stakeholders. From these patterns and trends, the researchers were able to decern four groups of GLPs: Business Strategy, Logistics Systems, Social, and Energy & Emissions. Practices considered Business Strategy focus on an aspect or aspects in organizational practice or behavior which resulted in a greener business solution rather than desiring to create an environmentally friendly business solution. Logistics System GLPs simultaneously addresses improving an aspect of the logistical system and reducing environmental impact. The smallest, but still noteworthy category, Social GLPs are practices implemented by stakeholder typically outside the transport or logistics sphere that attempt to steer business practices towards a larger goal dictated by a governing body. The final group, Energy & Emissions, include practices that directly address the amount of carbon emission produced in transport activities. GLPs found in the Energy & Emissions are some of the more technologically advanced and innovative solutions. However, many of these Energy & Emissions GLPs have yet to be implemented on a wide scale. This research begins to explore the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for all stakeholders in support of creating greener freight transport and logistics. While the supporting discussions from the industry were rooted in the Swedish transport sector, there are possibilities to generalize organizational mindsets and actions to other geographical regions.
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- Osman, Mary Catherine, 1993-
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Green Logistics Networks : Roles & Symbiotic Relationships
- 2023
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Licentiatavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Logistics actors such as the transport buyer, freight forwarder, and haulier are currently in a transition phase towards more sustainable practices typically referred to as Green Logistics Practices (GLPs). One of the more progressive GLPs is completion of freight transport using fossil-free fuels such as biomethane. Despite knowledge that fossil-free fuels are effective in reducing the amount of carbon emitted, logistics networks need to move faster in transitioning. This licentiate thesis looks at a successful implementation of biomethane in freight transport in Sweden with the purpose: understanding value creation in implementation of biomethane in freight transport from the point of view of the logistics actors. The research takes an abductive approach. The research is built upon a systematic literature review and literature study which lead to a series of interviews and eventually two different case studies of a regional and national network using biomethane. The systematic literature review and interview study of Paper 1 provided a knowledge base for understanding the status of GLP use and logistics actors’ roles. Paper 2, an embedded case study of the regional network, gives a better image of a network’s drivers and barriers in biomethane implementation including network dynamics. Paper 3 as a multiple case study including both the regional and national network allows for deeper understanding of a network’s dynamics, relationships and value propositions for value co-creation. Use of symbiotic relationships from biology inspired the analysis of the relationships between logistics actors and the value propositions which drives value co-creation. Building from the empirical data and analysis of both the individual papers and kappa, four value propositions were identified: communication, innovation, determination for success and perceived support. The analysis highlighted the weight of different value propositions may carry for the different actors in value creation. A constant finding through the analysis was the importance of communication in the relation in that the actor leading the communication tended to benefit more in value creation.
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