Front Cover -- Sustainable Logistics -- Copyright page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Transport and Sustainability Editorial Board -- The 4 A's of Sustainable Logistics -- Sustainable Logistics -- How to Foster Sustainable Logistics? -- Possible Measures -- Awareness -- Avoidance -- Acting and Shifting -- Anticipation -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 1 Options for Competitive and Sustainable Logistics -- Introduction -- The Challenge -- Levers for Reducing CO2 Emissions of the Logistics Sector -- Options for Reducing CO2 Emissions in Logistics -- Technical Options -- Operational Options -- Logistical Options -- The Total Potential -- Sustainability versus Cost Reduction -- The Value of Sustainable Logistics -- The Value of Objective and Reliable Information -- Policy Instruments for Improving Sustainability of the Logistics Sector -- Carbon Footprinting -- Pilots and Demonstration Projects -- Standardized Testing and Evaluation Procedures for (Impacts of New Technologies on) Vehicle CO2 Emissions -- CO2 Legislation for Vehicles -- Internalising External Costs by Means of Taxation -- A CO2-Tax on Fuels -- A Cap & Trade System for CO2 Emissions from the Transport Sector -- Incorporating (Parts of the) Transport Sector in a Wider Cap & Trade System -- Transition Process -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2 Mitigating the Negative Environmental Impacts of Long Haul Freight Transport -- Introduction -- The Importance of the Freight Transport Sector -- The Possibilities for Improvement -- Modal Split -- Environmental Credentials -- Use of Modes -- Major EU Mode Shift Programmes -- Developments in Rail-Freight Transport -- Barriers to Rail Use -- Efficiency of Vehicle Usage -- Improving Vehicle Utilisation Through -- Efficiency of Vehicle Routing -- Routing and Scheduling -- Backloads.

Use of ICT (Information and Computer Technology) -- Supply Chain Structure -- Manufacturing Location -- Warehouse/Depot Location -- Load Consolidation/Deconsolidation -- Logistics Industry Structure. Is Bigger Greener? -- Technology -- Vehicle Technology -- Trucks -- Trains -- Ships and Barges -- Alternative Fuels -- Biofuels (Including Biodiesel and Bioethanol) -- Hydrogen -- Gas Filled Vehicles Natural Gas (NG), Compressed NG (CNG) and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) -- DME or Dimethyl Ether -- Electricity -- The Use of Alternative Energy in Logistics -- Human/Management Issues -- Driver Training -- Environmental Reporting -- Management Issues -- Specific Issues -- Reverse Logistics -- E-commerce and Logistics -- Interfaces -- EU/Government Policies -- Summary and Conclusions -- Notes -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 3 Comparison of Vehicle Miles Traveled and Pollution from Three Goods Movement Strategies -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Reductions in Externalities with Delivery Systems -- Warehouse Locations -- Methods -- Scenarios -- Network Data Set -- Emissions Factors -- Depot Locations -- Household Data -- Vehicle Travel -- Assumptions -- Results -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4 The Shades of Green in Retail Chains' Logistics -- Introduction - Green Retail Chains -- Literature Review -- Green Image -- Green Logistics Actions -- Green Logistics Measurements -- Green Logistics Contracts -- Methodology -- Empirical Study - Four Green Retail Chains -- Retail Chain A -- Retail Chain B -- Retail Chain C -- Retail Chain D -- Green logistics measurements -- Analysis -- Green Retail Chains' Image -- Green Logistics Actions -- Green Logistics Measurement -- Green Contracts -- The Shades of Green in Retail Chains' Logistics -- Conclusions, Contributions and Further Research -- References.

Chapter 5 Assessing Urban Logistics Pooling Sustainability via a Hierarchic Dashboard from a Group Decision Perspective -- Introduction -- Visions of Sustainable Development in Logistics Pooling -- Measuring Sustainable Performance in Logistics and Freight Transport -- The Method Proposed: Reasoning through a Collective and Collaborative Approach -- Results -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 6 Packaging for Eco-Efficient Supply Chains: Why Logistics Should Get Involved in the Packaging Development Process -- Introduction -- An Integrated Packaging Development Process for Eco-Efficient Supply Chains -- Eco-Efficiency, Supply Chain Integration and Logistics -- Analytical Framework -- Method -- Overall Approach -- Case Selection -- Data Collection -- Data Analysis Procedure -- Description and Comparison of Cases -- Results -- Integration with Product Development -- Integrated Development of Packaging System Levels -- Cross-Functionality of the Process -- Involvement of External Supply Chain Actors -- Discussion -- Integration with Product Development -- Integrated Development of Packaging System Levels -- Cross-Functionality of the Process -- Involvement of External Supply Chain Actors -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 7 Freight Transport Mode Choice and Mode Shift in New Zealand: Findings of a Revealed Preference Survey -- Introduction -- Rank-Ordered Logit Model -- Data Analysis -- Rank-Ordered Logit Analyses for Mode Choice Preference -- The Mode Choice Determinants -- The Mode Choice Determinants between Groups -- Rank-Ordered Logit Analyses for Mode Shift -- The Mode Shift Drivers and Constraints -- The Mode Shift Behaviour between Groups -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 8 Business Models for Shipper-Operated Intermodal Transport Solutions -- Introduction -- Business Models.

Business Models in Intermodal Transport -- Business Model Challenges -- Empirical Observations -- Pillar 1: Product -- Pillar 2: Customer Interface -- Pillar 3: Infrastructure Management -- Pillar 4: Financial Aspects -- Business Models Applied -- Analysis -- Strengths and Weaknesses of the Coop/Volvo Own-Account Business Model -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 9 Intermodal Break-Even Distances: A Fetish of 300 Kilometres? -- Introduction -- Literature on Break-Even Distances -- Theory on Break-Even Analysis -- Reported Break-Even Distances -- Break-Even Distances of Rail Transport -- Break-Even Distances of Inland Waterways Transport -- Ways to Further Lower the Break-Even Distance -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 10 The Cargo Tram: Current Status and Perspectives, the Example of Brussels -- Introduction -- The Use of Urban Light Rail for Freight: A Critical Review -- Limits and Constraints: The Brussels Case -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 11 Towards Zero Emission Urban Logistics: Challenges and Issues for Implementation of Electric Freight Vehicles in City Logistics -- Electric Freight Vehicles in City Logistics -- Methodology -- Challenges and Factors of Success for EFV Implementation -- Technical Performance EFVs -- Operational Performance EFVs -- Economical Performance EFVs -- Environmental Performance EFVs -- Social and Attitudinal Performance EFVs -- Impact of Local Policy and Governance Structure -- Dealing with EFV Implementation Issues: Good Examples -- Logistics Facilities Enabling Efficient Use of Freight EVs -- Local Government Support to Accelerate the Introduction of the Freight EVs in a Large City -- Private EFV Initiative to Increase the Company's Clean Image -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References.

Appendix: Overview of EU, National and Private Projects/Initiatives included in the State-of-the-Art Review -- Chapter 12 The Cost and Effectiveness of Sustainable City Logistics Policies Using Small Electric Vehicles -- Introduction -- State of the Art -- Case Study -- Overview of the Area -- The Model: Base Conditions, Assumptions, and Outputs -- Results -- Traffic Performance -- Operational Performance and External Costs -- (Un)Balancing Private and Public Stakeholders Perspectives: The Purchasing Costs and Battery Issues -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- About the Editors -- About the Authors -- Index.