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How to build more sustainable transportation infrastructure

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If these transportation projects are to be truly transformative in ways that will help the world bounce back from the next pandemic and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, they will have to be built more sustainably.

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Measuring Transportation Vehicle Utilization: The KPIs

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To stay competitive and sustainable, businesses must maximize their transportation vehicle utilization. Let’s delve into the intricacies of vehicle utilization and explore strategies for optimization. References: Department for the Environment, Transport and the Regions. Road Freight Transport and the Environment.

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Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses

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Optimizing trailer design for a specific operation can yield significant efficiency gains (ETSU & MIRA, 2001). This translates to reduced operating costs, a smaller environmental impact, and a more sustainable transportation operation. 2007), The Transport Manager’s and Operator’s Handbook 2007, Kogan Page: London.

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332: Make Fulfilment Easy and Sustainable, with Renewal Logistics

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31.34] The importance of building circular supply chains, and how a focus on returns and sustainability can give businesses a competitive advantage. “A lot of companies just never really think about how much agility they could have in the marketplace, if they had a really good option when it comes to that repackaging piece.”