Decarbonizing Freight Transport: Acceptance and Policy Implications

This book examines the acceptance of sustainable freight transport and proposes a new framework for policy measures to decarbonize freight transport. It studies three strategies: horizontal collaboration in a Physical Internet network, multimodal freight transport, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an alternative truck fuel. The determinants of acceptance and suggested policy measures reflect transport users' needs and support the implementation of sustainable practices to achieve emission targets.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

This Open-Access-Book delves into the realm of sustainable freight transport, offering a comprehensive analysis of its acceptance and proposing a novel framework for policy measures to decarbonize this critical sector. Despite robust political initiatives, the environmental impact of the transport system has remained stagnant in recent years, indicating that the current measures in place are insufficient to encourage transport users to adopt sustainable freight transport strategies. To explore this issue further, the book conducts a case study of three distinct strategies: horizontal collaboration within a Physical Internet network, multimodal freight transport, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an alternative truck fuel. These strategies align with different pillars of the avoid-shift-reduce framework, highlighting the diverse approaches to achieving sustainability in freight transportation.

The determinants of acceptance and recommended policy measures in this study are meticulously crafted to reflect the specific needs and preferences of transport users, aiming to facilitate the implementation of sustainable practices within the logistics industry and support policy makers in achieving their ambitious emission targets by decarbonizing freight transport.

The book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of sustainable freight transport and contribute to the development of a greener and more sustainable transportation system.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783658371029
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022