scholarly journals To team up or not: single versus team driving in European road freight transport

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asvin Goel ◽  
Thibaut Vidal ◽  
Adrianus Leendert Kok
Keyword(s):  
Road Transport ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Optimization Approach ◽  
The Road ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
Tremendous Amount ◽  
Trucking Companies ◽  
Or Team

AbstractThe last decades have seen a tremendous amount of research being devoted to effectively managing vehicle fleets and minimizing empty mileage. However, in contrast to, e.g., the air transport sector, the question of how to best assign crews to vehicles, has received very little attention in the road transport sector. The vast majority of road freight transport in Europe is conducted by single drivers and team driving is often only conducted if there are special circumstances, e.g., security concerns. While it is clear that transport companies want to avoid the costs related to additional drivers, vehicles manned by a single driver sit unused whenever the driver takes a mandatory break or rest. Team drivers, on the other hand, can travel a much greater distance in the same amount of time, because mandatory breaks and rests are required less frequently. This paper investigates under which conditions trucking companies should use single or team driving to maximize their profitability. We present a novel optimization approach for simultaneously optimizing routes and crewing decisions and provide experimental evidence that, for a wide range of cost factors, operating a fleet with a mix of team and single drivers can significantly reduce operational costs when compared to typical profit margins in the sector.

scholarly journals Modeling and trends of road transport development in eastern european countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 285-292
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Harkava ◽  
Olena Pylypenko ◽  
Oleksandr Haisha ◽  
Armen Aramyan ◽  
Volodymyr Kairov
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
The Road ◽  
Original Language ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
Eastern European Countries ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the research is as follows: analysis of the current state of functioning of the road transport sector in Eastern Europe and identification of key problems and trends in its development. Research methods: Methods of grouping, comparison and generalization, сorrelation analysis have been used to identify the dynamics of the main indicators of road transport in Eastern Europe. The method of correlation-regression analysis has been applied to determine the impact of increasing the length of roads on the turnover of the road freight transport and the number of employed population in this area. Results. It has been found that the increase in the employed population by 96% and increase in revenues from transportation and storage of goods, postal and courier services (turnover of the road freight transport - in the original language) in the field of road transport by 82% is explained by the change in transport infrastructure capacity by increasing length of highways.    

scholarly journals How Will Digitalization Change Road Freight Transport? Scenarios Tested in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 304
Author(s):  
Anna Pernestål ◽  
Albin Engholm ◽  
Marie Bemler ◽  
Gyözö Gidofalvi
Keyword(s):  
Freight Transport ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Strategic Uncertainty ◽  
Scenario Development ◽  
Service Levels ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
On The Road

Road freight transport is a key function of modern societies. At the same time, road freight transport accounts for significant emissions. Digitalization, including automation, digitized information, and artificial intelligence, provide opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase service levels in road freight transport. Digitalization may also radically change the business ecosystem in the sector. In this paper, the question, “How will digitalization change the road freight transport landscape?” is addressed by developing four exploratory future scenarios, using Sweden as a case study. The results are based on input from 52 experts. For each of the four scenarios, the impacts on the road freight transport sector are investigated, and opportunities and barriers to achieving a sustainable transportation system in each of the scenarios are discussed. In all scenarios, an increase in vehicle kilometers traveled is predicted, and in three of the four scenarios, significant increases in recycling and urban freight flows are predicted. The scenario development process highlighted how there are important uncertainties in the development of the society that will be highly important for the development of the digitized freight transport landscape. One example is the sustainability paradigm, which was identified as a strategic uncertainty.

scholarly journals Issues Concerning Declared Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions of FAME Biofuels

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ján Ližbetin ◽  
Martina Hlatká ◽  
Ladislav Bartuška
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
The Road ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Road Freight

The paper deals with the issue of greenhouse gas emissions that are produced by the road freight transport sector. These emissions affect the structure of the ozone layer and contribute to the greenhouse effect that causes global warming-issues that are closely associated with changing weather patterns and extreme weather events. Attention is drawn to the contradictions linked to FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) biofuels, namely the fact that although their use generates almost zero greenhouse gas emissions, their production requires high levels of energy consumption. The first part of the paper deals with the theoretical basis of the negative impacts of transport on the environment and the subsequent measurement of the extent of the harmful emissions generated by the road freight transport sector. In the methodical part of the paper, the calculation procedures and declared energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions generated by transport services are analyzed according to the EN 16258 standard. The experimental part of the paper focuses on the application of the methodology to a specific shipment on a specified transport route, where the total energy consumption and production of greenhouse gas emissions is determined. These calculations are based on comprehensive studies carried out for a particular transport company that assigned the authors the task of determining to what extent the declared energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions change when the type of fuel used is changed.

scholarly journals Estimating truck operating costs for domestic trips – case studies from Greece

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleftherios Sdoukopoulos ◽  
Maria Boile ◽  
Afroditi Anagnostopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Operating Cost ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
Greek Economy ◽  
Vital Component ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Proper Values ◽  
National Economies

Abstract The transport sector represents a vital component of national economies and has significant impacts on productivity and social welfare. In 2012, the transport sector in Europe was estimated to account for 3.7% of the European Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 5.1% for employment. Road transport proves to be the predominant mode for moving goods within Europe holding a share of approximately 45.8% in 2012 (in ton-kms). In Greece, the share of road freight transport is significantly higher (98%) indicating the importance of this sector for the Greek economy. To this end and considering the existing needs of road freight transport operators in Greece, the objective of this research is to establish an analytical and documented basis for estimating the operating cost of a truck on specific urban or national freight transport routes. To achieve this goal, an extended literature review has been conducted resulting in the identification of the main components comprising the total truck operating cost, which were then updated and validated through a series of personal interviews with selected road freight transport professionals. An excel-based application tool was also developed in order to facilitate operating cost estimates for different cases, through selection of the proper values of the relevant parameters. The resulting tool was used to analyse four test cases, which demonstrate the tool’s usability and applicability. Results from this analysis have been also validated by industry experts and they reflect real-world transport scenarios.

scholarly journals Study on a Brain-Controlled Pneumatic Actuator to Assist Emergency Braking of a Vehicle

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. F49-F57
Author(s):  
Ryszard Dindorf ◽  
Jakub Takosoglu ◽  
Piotr Wos
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Road ◽  
Emergency Braking ◽  
Road Freight

This article deals with the issue of safety within the road freight transport sector with regards to the securing of cargo on a vehicle. The first part of the article focuses on the legal framework that regulates this issue in the Czech Republic. The second part is based on a case study and survey conducted among drivers of the road freight transport vehicles into their awareness of what they understand is meant by securing and secure cargo. The case study was carried out in a specific transport company and includes an analysis of the current situation and concrete measures for improving safety while securing timber for transport.

scholarly journals How Long Will Combustion Vehicles Be Used? Polish Transport Sector on the Pathway to Climate Neutrality

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 7871
Author(s):  
Wojciech Rabiega ◽  
Artur Gorzałczyński ◽  
Robert Jeszke ◽  
Paweł Mzyk ◽  
Krystian Szczepański
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
The Road ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Zero Emission ◽  
Reduction Of Co2 ◽  
Climate Neutrality

Transformation of road transport sector through replacing of internal combustion vehicles with zero-emission technologies is among key challenges to achievement of climate neutrality by 2050. In a constantly developing economy, the demand for transport services increases to ensure continuity in the supply chain and passenger mobility. Deployment of electric technologies in the road transport sector involves both businesses and households, its pace depends on the technological development of zero-emission vehicles, presence of necessary infrastructure and regulations on emission standards for new vehicles entering the market. Thus, this study attempts to estimate how long combustion vehicles will be in use and what the state of the fleet will be in 2050. For obtainment of results the TR3E partial equilibrium model was used. The study simulates the future fleet structure in passenger and freight transport. The results obtained for Poland for the climate neutrality (NEU) scenario show that in 2050 the share of vehicles using fossil fuels will be ca. 30% in both road passenger and freight transport. The consequence of shifts in the structure of the fleet is the reduction of CO2 emissions ca. 80% by 2050 and increase of the transport demand for electricity and hydrogen.

scholarly journals The road transport monitoring system in Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 508-512
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Walendzik ◽  
Tomasz Kamiński
Keyword(s):  
Monitoring System ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
State Budget ◽  
Illicit Trade ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
On The Road ◽  
National Tax

The article discusses issues related to the implemented system of monitoring the road transport of sensitive goods. The Act of March 9, 2017, on the road freight transport monitoring system, came into force on April 18, 2017 and introduced procedures to fight dishonest entities involved in illicit trade in goods without paying taxes to the state budget. The Act specifies the rules of the goods tracking system covered by this legal act, as well as liability for the breach of duties, at every stage of the supply chain of road freight transport, i.e. at the level of the sending and receiving entity, the carrier and the driver of the means of transport. The goods covered by the obligatory declaration, both in the wording of the Act and in the justification to the draft act, are referred to as "sensitive goods". The registration tool used for monitoring the transport of the indicated goods is a register of notifications, which is kept in the ICT system by the head of the National Tax Administration. The transport of sensitive goods is subject to the obligation to report to this register.

scholarly journals Trends in automotive emissions, fuels, lubricants, legislation and test methods –a global view, with a focus on the EU & US–Summary of the 5th International Exhaust Emissions Symposium (IEES)

2016 ◽  
Vol 166 (3) ◽  
pp. 76-82
Author(s):  
Piotr Bielaczyc ◽  
Joseph Woodburn ◽  
Mateusz Gandyk
Keyword(s):  
Road Transport ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Political Agenda ◽  
Automotive Emissions ◽  
The Road ◽  
Legal Limits ◽  
Wide Range

The field of vehicular exhaust emissions is experiencing wide-ranging and rapid changes. Air quality is very high on the political agenda and pressure remains to limit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the road transport sector. In addition to limits being increasingly stringent, the list of parameters subject to legal limits are slowly expanding – and, most importantly, these limits must be met under a wide wide range of conditions. A range of strategies are available to overcome these difficulties, which was explored during the 5th International Exhaust Emissions Symposium (IEES) hosted at BOSMAL in May 2016. This paper reports and summarises the topics of the 5th IEES and attempts a synthesis on the current status of the field and what the coming years may hold for the automotive and fuel industries and other allied fields.

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