Ways to improve economic efficiency of inland shipping.

Source :: Scientific Journals of The Maritime University of Szczecin / Zeszyty Naukowe Akademii Morskiej w Szczecinie. 2013, Vol. 105 Issue 33, p91-95. 5p.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: Inland shipping is the most eco-friendly way to move goods. This transport mode creates smaller external costs in comparison with road transport. The paper presents both inland shipping market analysis and innovative solutions for river ships with the purpose of EU transport policy realization, including environmental negative impacts reduction, minimization of oil-fuel consumption and cleaner energy use through alternative fuels and new propulsion systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *INLAND water transportation
*ECONOMIC efficiency
*MARITIME shipping
*PRODUCTION (Economic theory)
*SUSTAINABILITY
*ALTERNATIVE fuels

Language :: Russian
ISSN :: 17338670
Volume :: 105
Issue :: 33
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Scientific Journals of The Maritime University of Szczecin / Zeszyty Naukowe Akademii Morskiej w Szczecinie
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 89084330

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