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- Behrends, Sönke, 1976
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Backcasting for modal shift - Significance of local perspectives on intermodal transport for sustainable freight transport strategies
- 2009
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Ingår i: NOFOMA, Jun 10-12 2009, Jönköping, Sweden.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose of this paper:To identify the requirements of a competitive and sustainable intermodal transport system, taking all stakeholders into account, and to outline elements of a holistic strategy toward modal shift.Design/methodology/approach:This article follows the backcasting approach and takes the form of desk research and conceptual work complemented by workshops within the FastRCargo project.Findings:If the policy goal of modal shift is to be achieved, intermodal transport needs to go beyond the current approach of a concentrated network of large-scale terminals. The implementation of a dense network of small-scale terminals can contribute to both global and local sustainability as well as to the competitiveness of regions. Local authorities can play a key role in resolving long-term implementation barriers by facilitating the formation of regional actor networks. Research limitations/implications:This paper is a conceptual study from a transport systems perspective and is based on a literature review on previous research. A case study on implementing a small-scale terminal could reveal implementation barriers and drivers from an actor’s perspective and provide further insights for the development of strategies toward modal shift.Practical implications:Intermodal freight transport has a significant local dimension. Local authorities therefore need better freight transport planning capabilities and logistics competence.What is original/value of paper:The paper follows a backcasting approach and therefore goes beyond solutions that are considered “realistic” today. In this way, the paper identifies “new” elements for a long-term strategy toward modal shift.
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- Behrends, Sönke, 1976
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Sustainable Freight Transport from an Urban Perspective
- 2009
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Licentiatavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The trend of growing road freight transport causes significant negative impacts on the society, economy and environment. A substantial share of the road freight sector’s externalities is imposed on urban areas because cities are the main destination for freight flows either for production, consumption or for transfer to other locations. City-regions that host centralized transport facilities of inter-regional networks suffer from congestion, noise and air pollution while at the same time the urban context challenges their efficient operation. Urban freight transport networks thus need to adjust to the urban environment and to balance different interest which in turn is likely to have an impact on inter-regional freight transport networks. This thesis aims to explore the relationship between urban freight transport and inter-regional freight transport networks for the sustainable development of the freight transport sector. This thesis is based on a multiple case-study. By means of in-depth interviews with freight transport stakeholders in six cities, the urban context of freight transport and how it affects inter-regional freight transport networks and vice versa is investigated. In a complementary theoretical study the case study findings are applied on intermodal rail-road freight transport with the goal to identify the urban context’s barriers and opportunities for the design of more competitive inter-regional rail transport services.The results confirm the tension in contemporary urban freight transport between local sustainable development and freight transport network performance. Economic interests on the one hand and environmental and social interests on the other hand are perceived as trade-offs and there is no long-term strategy to balance these interests. However, there is indication that adapting freight transport networks to the urban conditions can be beneficial for both the competitiveness of intermodal road-rail transport and local sustainability. Hence, a deeper integration of freight transport and urban sustainability strategies can possibly contribute to more sustainable freight transport.
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- Behrends, Sönke, 1976, et al.
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The impact of urban freight transport: a definition of sustainability from an actors perspective
- 2008
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Ingår i: Transportation Planning and Technology. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1029-0354 .- 0308-1060. ; 31:6, s. 693-713
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this article is to firstly, present a definition of sustainable urban freight transport (SUFT) based on existing theories, and secondly to develop an indicator set that describes SUFT. The definition of SUFT makes a categorisation of actions possible which enables the actors to select effective strategies towards SUFT. The indicator set consists of two levels: 1. impact indicators which describe how urban freight transport violates the principles of sustainability; and 2. performance indicators which describe different categories determining the characteristics and performance of the urban transport system. A literature study is conducted to analyse the characteristics determining the performance of the actors in the urban freight transport chain. Knowing the current state and improvement potentials of the urban freight transport system are prerequisites for defining successful strategies and implementing effective actions.
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- Lindholm, Maria, 1979, et al.
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Different cities, common challenges? An analysis of urban freight transport developments and strategies in the Baltic Sea Region
- 2008
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Ingår i: Proceedings from Logistics Research Network Annual Conference. - 9781904564003 ; , s. 115-120
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Freight transport issues at the city level are still not well understood and there is no widespread methodology specifically aimed at the analysis and planning of freight movements. To reach sustainability new organizational models for the management of freight movements within the city limits are called for. The purpose of this article is to identify the deficits of current urban transport planning practices which cause the lack of understanding of freight transport in urban areas. By this the article contributes to laying the ground for designing strategies and solutions to overcome the challenge of securing the mobility of goods and at the same time reducing unsustainable impacts from freight transport. Interviews with stakeholders were conducted in four cities in the Baltic Sea Region. A large quantity of local actors and stakeholders has contributed to this analysis. The study shows, that interaction and cooperation of all involved actors are necessary but lacking, including both actors from the public and private sector. Furthermore, taking into account freight transport’s growing contribution to the negative impacts, compared to passenger transport, city authorities need more capacity and competence within this area.
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