Empty container positioning
Research Project, 2020
– 2023
At present, there is excessive transport of empty containers in the Swedish transport system. Although movements of empty containers are needed due to different locations of recipients and senders of goods, as well as imbalances between inbound and outbound goods flows in specific geographical areas, practitioners and researchers indicate a large efficiency potential for both fewer unnecessary transports and the use of more energy efficient modes of transport. In this project, empty container positioning in Sweden will be quantified, work practices and decision-making described and explained. The efficiency potential will be calculated as well as improvements including organizational changes based on actors’ barriers and incentives suggested.
Participants
Violeta Roso (contact)
Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Service Management and Logistics
Ceren Altuntas Vural
Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Service Management and Logistics
Juan Pablo Castrellon
Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Service Management and Logistics
Lokesh Kumar Kalahasthi
Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Service Management and Logistics
Ivan Sanchez-Diaz
Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Service Management and Logistics
Collaborations
SSPA Sweden AB
Göteborg, Sweden
Funding
Swedish Energy Agency
Project ID: 51115-1
Funding Chalmers participation during 2020–2022
Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure
Sustainable development
Driving Forces
Transport
Areas of Advance