Impact of recession on freight transport of UK

Impact of recession on freight transport of UK
Author: Shweta Sharma
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2014-06-11
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 3659556696

An interesting study of risk identification related to the recent recession which hit UK in the third quarter of 2008.Recession not only accentuated certain risks already existing in freight transport in the past but also led to the emergence of new ones during and post-recession. This research is thus an attempt to identify and assess the risks faced by freight companies during recession and suggest mitigation strategies to deal with such risks in future. The study reveals that risks related to recession will become more intense in future, however preparedness and tested mitigation strategies can help to lessen or nullify their impact on freight companies.

Green Logistics

Green Logistics
Author: Alan McKinnon
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0749471867

Leading the way in current thinking on environmental logistics, Green Logistics provides a unique insight on the environmental impacts of logistics and the actions that companies and governments can take to deal with them. It is written by leading researchers in the field and provides a comprehensive view of the subject for students, managers and policy-makers. Fully updated, the 3rd edition of Green Logistics has a more global perspective than previous editions. It introduces new contributors and international case studies that illustrate the impact of green logistics in practice. There is a new chapter on the links between green logistics and corporate social responsibility and a series of postscripts examining the effects of new developments, such as 3D printing, distribution by drone, the physical internet and the concept of peak freight. Other key topics examined include: carbon auditing of supply chains; transferring freight to greener transport modes; reducing the environmental impact of warehousing; improving the energy efficiency of freight transport; making city logistics more environmentally sustainable; reverse logistics for the management of waste; role of government in promoting sustainable logistics. The 3rd edition of Green Logistics includes indispensable online supporting materials, including graphics, tables, chapter summaries, and guidelines for lecturers.

Review of Maritime Transport 2020

Review of Maritime Transport 2020
Author: United Nations
Publisher: UN
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-01-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789211129939

This series contains the decisions of the Court in both the English and French texts.

COVID-19 and Transport in Asia and the Pacific

COVID-19 and Transport in Asia and the Pacific
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2020-12-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9292625837

The economic and social impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been dramatic, and transport has played a central role in its spread. The transport sector has also enabled essential workers to get to work during the pandemic and will support the needs of the population throughout the different stages of recovery. This guidance note presents (i) the impacts of the pandemic on social and travel behaviors in Asia and the Pacific, and how the transport sector is responding; and (ii) guiding principles and good practices in transport operations to support economic recovery.

Maritime Economics

Maritime Economics
Author: Alan Branch
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 597
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134742673

Now in its second edition Maritime Economics provides a valuable introduction to the organisation and workings of the global shipping industry. The author outlines the economic theory as well as many of the operational practicalities involved. Extensively revised for the new edition, the book has many clear illustrations and tables. Topics covered include: * an overview of international trade * Maritime Law * economic organisation and principles * financing ships and shipping companies * market research and forecasting.

Transport Moving to Climate Intelligence

Transport Moving to Climate Intelligence
Author: Werner Rothengatter
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2011-03-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1441976434

Transportation contributes to roughly a fifth of greenhouse gas emissions, and as a growing sector of the economy, its contribution to climate change, if remained unchanged, could even grow. This is particularly true in the developing world, where the growth rates of air and ship transport are expected to exceed those of the EU, and worldwide objectives to curb greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 by sixty to eighty percent could be placed in serious jeopardy. This book addresses the key issues of controlling transportation growth and identifying and implementing measures that would significantly reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases from transport while maintaining its vital role in generating prosperity and mobility for future generations. This book describes the challenge that transport constitutes today as well as its role in the future for climate policy. It will discuss and provide hands-on suggestions for transportation policy that will mitigate the greenhouse gas emissions from transport. The book is organized into five parts. Part One presents an overview of transport and climate policy in the context of the recent economic crisis. Part Two examines the problems and proposed solutions for curbing emissions from transport in industrialized countries while Parts Three and Four deal with the developing world, with a particular focus on India and China. Part Five discusses tested solutions and provides policy recommendations making this book of interest to a broad audience of both policy-makers and academics concerned with the role of transport in reducing global climate change.

The Future of Mobility

The Future of Mobility
Author: Liisa Ecola
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2015-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0833090356

Researchers developed two scenarios to envision the future of mobility in China in 2030. Economic growth, the presence of constraints on vehicle ownership and driving, and environmental conditions differentiate the scenarios. By making potential long-term mobility futures more vivid, the team sought to help decisionmakers at different levels of government and in the private sector better anticipate and prepare for change.