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Logistics Systems for Sustainable Cities
. Ed(S): Taniguchi, Eiichi; Thompson, R. G.
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Description for Logistics Systems for Sustainable Cities
Hardback. Based on the Third International Conference on City Logistics (City Logistics III held in Madeira in 2003), this volume includes developments in the modelling, evaluation and planning of city logistics schemes. It also provides an overview of the visions for city logistics and public private partnerships for city logistics. Editor(s): Taniguchi, Eiichi; Thompson, R. G. Num Pages: 484 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 852.
Urban freight transport has become an important issue in urban planning. There are many challenges and problems relating to increasing levels of traffic congestion, environmental impacts and energy consumption. City logistics schemes are relatively new concepts that are aimed at increasing the efficiency of urban freight transport systems as well as reducing traffic congestion and impacts on the environment. However, new modelling, evaluation and planning techniques are required to conduct in-depth investigations before city logistics measures can be effectively deployed. This book, "Logistics Systems for Sustainable Cities", is an outcome of the Third International Conference on City Logistics (City Logistics ... Read more
Urban freight transport has become an important issue in urban planning. There are many challenges and problems relating to increasing levels of traffic congestion, environmental impacts and energy consumption. City logistics schemes are relatively new concepts that are aimed at increasing the efficiency of urban freight transport systems as well as reducing traffic congestion and impacts on the environment. However, new modelling, evaluation and planning techniques are required to conduct in-depth investigations before city logistics measures can be effectively deployed. This book, "Logistics Systems for Sustainable Cities", is an outcome of the Third International Conference on City Logistics (City Logistics ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
484
Condition
New
Number of Pages
484
Place of Publication
Kidlington, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780080442600
SKU
V9780080442600
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Logistics Systems for Sustainable Cities
"...an excellent compilation of various approaches and perspectives pertaining to city logistics, a good indication of an active and productive community." -Jean-Paul Rodrigue for JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY (2006)