Influence of freight transport purchasing processes on logistical variables related to CO<sub>2</sub> emissions: a case study in Sweden

Rogerson, Sara

doi:10.1080/13675567.2017.1308472

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“…In addition, environmental demands from buyers on transportation services are generally not frequent or well developed (Bj€ orklund, 2011;Ellram et al, 2022;Wolf & Seuring, 2010). Rogerson (2017) found that the specifications on transportation services made by buying firms, especially regarding time requirements, heavily influenced 'logistical variables' such as transportation mode used, length of haul, load factor, empty running, and fuel efficiencyall impacting on freight emissions.…”

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Transportation as a loosely coupled system: a fundamental challenge for sustainable freight transportation

Browne

Dubois

Hulthén

2022

International Journal of Sustainable Transportation

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In view of the pressing need to reduce the negative environmental impact of freight transportation we argue that it is essential to take account of the organization of the freight transportation system when considering how to address various individual activities and parts of the system. To support a transition to a more sustainable freight transportation system this paper examines the way in which different parts of the system interact and the way this can impact the scope for profound change. Taking loosely coupled systems (Weick, 1976) as a starting point, we scrutinize the couplings within and between three system layers of the freight transportation system: the supply chain layer, the transportation layer, and the infrastructure layer. In addition, we address two interfaces connecting these layers: the market for transportation services, and the traffic using the infrastructure. We find that tight couplings dominate in the supply chain and infrastructure layers and that these couplings depend on loose couplings in the transportation layer and the two interfaces. The pattern of couplings identified in the freight transportation system can explain several positive outcomes, such as flexibility and efficiency. But there are also major negative aspects of the loosely coupled nature of the system that create resistance to change and present a barrier in the drive for increased sustainability. The paper concludes that the identified couplings and system features have important implications for policies aiming to change the freight transportation system in ways that lead to significant reduction in the reliance on oil.

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Transportation as a loosely coupled system: a fundamental challenge for sustainable freight transportation

Browne

Dubois

Hulthén

2022

International Journal of Sustainable Transportation

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“…The transport component of the supply chain has been neglected in the existing literature despite the fact that transportation is crucial to moving goods (Trond and Eirill, 2010). Within this neglected area of transportation research, the limitedly explored empty trips problem can be explained using other key terms, such as load factor, fill rate or empty running (Piecyk, 2010;Hosseini and Shirani, 2011;Rogerson, 2017;Shi et al, 2017). The empty trips problem in its simplest form can be defined as the fully empty or partially filled truck movement in the freight distribution process.…”

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Minimization of empty container truck trips: insights into truck-sharing constraints

Islam

Shi

Ahmed

et al. 2019

IJLM

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Purpose The issue of empty truck trips is largely ignored in the current literature. In order to cover this important research gap, the purpose of this paper is to explore, describe, categorize and rank the potential truck-sharing constraints for container trucks traveling empty around the port gates. Design/methodology/approach In order to contribute empirically to the current body of knowledge and understandings of truck-sharing constraints, this paper adopts a multi-method empirical approach involving both qualitative interviews and quantitative questionnaire surveys. Findings Among many key constraints that influence the future of truck-sharing opportunities, the authors determine, for example, that a carrier’s ability to earn the trust of its competitors is one of the top most important factors of success for a fruitful truck-sharing event. The problem is, perhaps, further complicated because of the increasing competitive environment in the container transport industry, as well as the lack of effective coordination between the key parties involved. Research limitations/implications None of the earlier studies has provided a broad understanding and ranking of the truck-sharing constraints that should be considered in truck-sharing events, although the empty trips issue has been limitedly mentioned in the recent academic literature. Practical implications Empty truck trips are wasted miles. Wasted empty miles decrease transport capacity in the container distribution chain along with causing an increase in carbon emission, traffic congestion, fuel consumption and environmental pollution. The research results can be used by policy makers to underpin effective measures to prevent the low utilization of trucks. Originality/value This study addresses an important gap. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study in the area that ranks truck-sharing constraints to reduce empty trucks trips.

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“…When choosing transport mode, LSPs and shippers, in particular, make the decisions (Bask & Rajahonka, 2017;Meers, Macharis, Vermeiren, & van Lier, 2017). Shippers can specify mode or phrase service requirements in a manner that constrains modal choice (Rogerson, 2017). Meanwhile, logistics service providers can offer transport solutions of various modes.…”

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Trusting the power: Facilitating a modal shift in relationships between shippers and logistics service providers

Sallnäs

Rogerson

Santén

2022

Research in Transportation Business & Management

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Influence of freight transport purchasing processes on logistical variables related to CO₂ emissions: a case study in Sweden

Cited by 21 publications

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Transportation as a loosely coupled system: a fundamental challenge for sustainable freight transportation

Transportation as a loosely coupled system: a fundamental challenge for sustainable freight transportation

Minimization of empty container truck trips: insights into truck-sharing constraints

Trusting the power: Facilitating a modal shift in relationships between shippers and logistics service providers

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Influence of freight transport purchasing processes on logistical variables related to CO2 emissions: a case study in Sweden

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Transportation as a loosely coupled system: a fundamental challenge for sustainable freight transportation

Transportation as a loosely coupled system: a fundamental challenge for sustainable freight transportation

Minimization of empty container truck trips: insights into truck-sharing constraints

Trusting the power: Facilitating a modal shift in relationships between shippers and logistics service providers

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Influence of freight transport purchasing processes on logistical variables related to CO₂ emissions: a case study in Sweden