ICT in Green Freight Logistics

Christiane Geiger ()
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Christiane Geiger: TU Dortmund University

Chapter Chapter 6 in Green Transportation Logistics, 2016, pp 205-241 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter deals with the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in promoting ecologically sustainable goods transportation, with a focus on Europe. After having introduced the need for acting ecologically sustainably and the particular urgency thereto within European transportation sector, a set of measures to reduce consumption of freight logistics activities is shown. Further on, the chapter takes a closer look at ICT as one of those measures. After having defined ICT and its implementing systems, their general functions and associated benefits for transportation are pointed out. In order to substantiate their application as a valuable approach towards green freight logistics, the chapter moreover deals with particular ICT systems. Based on the findings of the EU project SuperGreen the individual purpose of selected examples as well as their potential is depicted. The chapter concludes by summarizing and giving recommendations for further ICT development.

Keywords: Intelligent Transportation System; Transportation Sector; Road Haulage; Congestion Charge; Traffic Control System (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-17175-3_6

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