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The just-in-time (JIT) delivery of products is a considerable challenge for many firms, because suitable planning methods have to be developed and practically installed. One main problem refers to the suppliers strategy, as they are no longer able to keep their optimal lot sizes [...]Abstract
Rail transport generally has the advantage for large-volume long-haul freight operations. The literature generally shows that shipping distance, costs, and reliability are among the most important determinants of people's modal choice among road, rail, air, and coastal shipping transport. [...]Abstract
Railway transport generally has the advantage for large-volume, long-haul freight operations. Africa possesses significant railway assets. However, many rail lines are currently not operational because of the lack of maintenance. The paper recasts light on the impact of rail transportation [...]Abstract
Chapitre 19; International audience; With a surface area of 2.38 million km2 and a coastline of 1,200 km, Algeria is the vastest country of the Mediterranean even if it does not have the longest maritime border. These two parameters reveal the potentialities but also the challenges [...]Abstract
The Channel tunnel and the Eurostar TGV have been a great chance for the Nord-Pas de Calais Region replacing it in a European and French geography. The accompanying 'Transmanche plan' has provided new infrastructures, regional integration and new opportunities. They permitted the [...]Abstract
The presence on a territory of industrial activities where chemical substances are stored and manufactured necessarily involves the transport of hazardous substances. Transportation of dangerous goods may often involve long distances to reach the final destination or other industrial [...]
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This report describes the methodology used in the ARTEMIS rail emissions model. The approached used is a matrix of operating conditions, speeds and accelerations, for which basic parameters are used to calculated the resistance to motion of trains. Four types of resistance are included: [...]Abstract
[EN] Nowadays one of the main priorities for metro line operators is the reduction of energy consumption, due to the environmental impact and economic cost. In order to achieve this objective different strategies can be applied, normally focused into rolling stock, infrastructure [...]