What is it about?
The purpose of this study is to explore the causes, benefits, constraints and ways for reducing the number of empty trips made by container trucks. Reduced empty truck trips contribute to sustainable transportation practices in the port territory.
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Why is it important?
The utilization of available empty space of container trucks is a feasible option of increasing transport capacity and achieving sustainable transportation benefits.
Perspectives
The findings of this research have implications for the study of both freight transportation and maritime logistics in the reduction of the number of empty trips made by container trucks.
Samsul Islam
University of Auckland
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This page is a summary of: Empty truck trips problem at container terminals, Business Process Management Journal, April 2017, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/bpmj-06-2015-0086.
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