FREIGHT TRANSPORT AND THE ENVIRONMENT: THE BRITISH DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY'S RESPONSE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE

This report provides an objective assessment of the response of the distribution industry to the environmental challenge during recent years. A comprehensive overview is given of the progress and achievements in environmental amelioration. The commitment, response in terms of commercial vehicles, operational practice and managerial methods are discussed. Examples are provided by seven case studies, each representing a different segment of the distribution industry, including light and heavy goods vehicle manufacturers, a distribution and lorry park, a provider of postal services and a leading trade association. A comprehensive collection of references, from governmental departments, manufacturers, operators, professional and trade bodies and pressure groups is included. Topics covered include environmental impact, UK and European Union legislation and policy, new road construction, road freight transport and fuels. Much of the literature has previously been known by, or available to, limited number of people.

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  British Library, Science Reference and Information

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• Authors:
  • WORSFORD, F
  • Blair, B
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 195 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environment; Environmental protection; Freight transportation; Fuels; Intermodal terminals; Legislation; Physical distribution; Policy; Trucks
• ITRD Terms: 9016: Distribution (gen); 2455: Environment; 2444: Environment protection; 3850: Fuel; 741: Goods traffic; 1556: Legislation; 1236: Lorry; 173: Policy
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Freight Transportation; Law; Motor Carriers; Policy; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00729670
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 0-7123-0834-2
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: Dec 26 1996 12:00AM