Preface
Contents
1 HGV and Maritime Transport Costs—Comparative Study Related to Efficiency and Environmental Issues
2 The Impact and Role of Transportation on the Construction and Operations of the Green Supply Chain
Abstract
Introduction
Relevant Literature
Transport as a Part of the Green Supply Chain
Research and Questionnaire Design
Discussion and Limitation of This Study
Summary
Acknowledgements
References
3 An Overview of the Progress Towards Sustainable Transport Development by Using TERM Indicators
4 Idea of Sustainable Development of Transport with Special Reference to Air Transportation
5 A Concept of Freight Traffic Flow Regulations in the City of Gdansk
6 Behaviours of Bus Operators in the Regulated Competition Market—on the Example of Silesia Region of Poland
7 Implementation of the New Control Command Vital Railway System, Overcoming Associated Challenges
8 Large-Scale, Economically Feasible and Safe Rearrangement of the Warsaw Rail Transport System
Abstract
Introduction
Warsaw Public Transport Overview
Warsaw Public Transport Challenge
Warsaw Rail Transport System’s Rearrangement Proposal
Existing Railway Tracks and Stations
Additional Tracks and Stations
Required Cross-Connection Railway Viaduct at Warsaw West Station
Control Command—Increasing Capacity While Keeping Safety
Safety During Construction Phase
Cost Assessment and Financing Possibilities
Summary
References
9 Sustainable Transport of Supplies in the City Centre as a Part of the Concept of Good Neighbourliness
Abstract
Introduction
Stakeholders of Supplies in a City
The Costs of Supplies for Stakeholders in the City
The Principle of Cost Reduction in Supplies in the City Centre
Synergy in the City Centre
The Idea of Good Neighbourliness
Discussion
Summary
References
10 Universities as Part of the Urban Transport System—Analysis Using the Example of the Gdansk University of Technology and Medical University of Gdansk
11 Analysis of the Cost Intensity of Transportation in the Polish Rescue Services System
Abstract
Introduction
Rescue Services as a Sub-system in the Polish Healthcare System
Transportation in the Rescue Services System
The Costs of Transport in the Polish Healthcare System
Conclusions
References
12 Cost Criteria as a Means to Support Travelling Mode Related Decisions—A Case Study for the Central Part of Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)
Abstract
Introduction
Fare Types Charged from Public Transport Users
Comparison Between Public Transport Charges and Costs of Individual Transport (Car)—“Cheaper” Criterion
Comparison Between Public Transport Charges and Costs of Individual Transport (Car)—“Quicker” Criterion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
13 Strategic Analysis of Risk of Employing in Public Utility Transport Enterprises
Abstract
Introduction
The Diversity of Behaviours of Public Utility Transport Enterprises as a Result of Mismatch of Competence in the Labour Market
Role of the Risk of Employing in Long-Term Decision-Making
Risk of Employing Study as a Strategic Problem in Selected Public Utility Transport Enterprises
Strategic Analysis of Risk of Employing Challenge for Public Utility Transport Enterprises
Conclusions and Recommendations
References
14 Micro- and Macroeconomic Factors of Fares Changes in Urban Public Transport
15 Forwarding in Contemporary Delivery Chain
Abstract
Introduction
The Scope of Actions Performed in Forwarding
Forwarding in Delivery Chains
3 PL, 4 PL and 5 PL Logistics Operator
Partnership in Delivery Chains
Summary
References
16 How Transport and Logistics Operators Can Implement the Solutions of “Industry 4.0”
Abstract
Introduction
Logistics 4.0 as Reaction to Industry 4.0
Where and When Will the Autonomous Vehicle Replace the Truck Driver?
Producers of Cars and Trucks Become Competitors to the Logistics Service Providers
The Forecast for a Mixed System: Chances and Risks
How Can These Two Worlds Coexist?
Conclusions
References
17 Self-regulatory Effectiveness of TSL Enterprises as an Indicator of Their Stratification Position in the Sector
Abstract
Introduction
Stratification of Enterprises as a Result of Achieving Market Goals
Self-regulation of the Enterprises as an Indicator of Their Ability to Compensate the Environment Changes
The Measurement of the Self-regulation Effectiveness of Enterprises
Analysis of the Self-regulatory Effectiveness of the TSL Enterprises in Year 2014
Conclusions
References
18 The Use of Potential Models in Research on Transport Accessibility of Knowledge and Innovation Centers on the Example of Poland
Abstract
Introduction
The Concept of Transport Accessibility and the Methods for Its Measurement
Potential Model in the Research on Transport Accessibility
An Assessment of the Transport Accessibility of Knowledge and Innovation Centers in Poland
Summary
References
19 Assessment of Selected Elements of Logistic Customer Service for Management in Transport Enterprises—The Multiple Discriminant Analysis
Abstract
Introduction
Acquiring the Research Material
Selection of Statistical Methods
Analysis of the Examination Results
Conclusions
References
20 Dynamic Optimization Model for Planning of Supply, Production, and Transportation of Perishable Product
21 Grounds and Challenges for Implementing a Circular Economy in the European Road Transport Sector
Abstract
Introduction
Developing Circular Economy in the European Union
Background of and Actions Towards a Circular Economy in the European Transport Sector
Challenges for and Barriers to Implementing a Circular Economy in the European Road Transport
Conclusion
References
22 Promotion of Environmentally Friendly Transport Behaviour Using a Multicriterial Multimodal Trip Planner as a Means to Support Reduction of External Costs
Abstract
Introduction
Environmentally Friendly Transport and Multimodal Trip Planner
Environmental Costs and “Greener” Criteria of Travel Optimisation
Case Study—Examples from Bilbao (Spain)
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References