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Islam S, Uddin MJ, Shi Y, Sharif T, Ahmed JU. Exploring shippers' motivations to adopt collaborative truck-sharing initiatives. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 2021. [DOI: 10.1108/ijpdlm-10-2019-0303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposeA seaport is an essential part of a supply chain, but many ports experience truck shortages, creating pressure for port authorities from shippers who need more trucks that move cargo. This study explores and ranks the motives for adopting a truck-sharing concept (where shippers share the same truck for delivery) as a mechanism to improve transport capacity.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a multi-method approach – both interviews and surveys. Interviews are first conducted with shippers to explore truck-sharing usage motives. Next, quantitative surveys of both shippers and carriers are conducted to rank those motives.FindingsThe study identifies five motives (operational efficiency goal, quick transport solution, sustainability policy, convenience-seeking behavior and secure transport process) for truck-sharing, four critical transport attributes (lower charges for freight, distance travelled, full capacity utilization and environmental recognition), four psychological consequences (monetary savings, greater safety, instant availability of trips and clarification of environmental values), and six core values (secure transport process, being careful of money, ease of doing business, sustainability, status in the community and recognition by customers of shippers).Research limitations/implicationsThe qualitative results will help researchers better understand how usage motives influence shippers' willingness to share a truck for transport needs. The quantitative results are useful for ranking truck-sharing motives by their importance.Practical implicationsBased on the findings, managers of carriers can categorize shippers according to their specific needs and thereby customize promotions to attract more shippers.Originality/valueThe findings provide the first, exploratory insights into shippers' motives.
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de Oliveira Neto GC, Costa I, de Sousa WC, Amorim MPC, Godinho Filho M. Adoption of a telemetry system by a logistics service provider for road transport of express cargo: a case study in Brazil. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS-RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/13675567.2018.1564253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Geraldo Cardoso de Oliveira Neto
- Industrial Engineering Post-Graduation Program, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil
- Departamento de Economia Gestão e Engenharia Industrial e Turismo, Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Industrial Engineering Post-Graduation Program and Informatics and Knowledge Management Post-Graduation Program, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Industrial Engineering Post-Graduation Program and Informatics and Knowledge Management Post-Graduation Program, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Production Engineering Program, Federal University of São Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Islam S, Shi Y, Ahmed JU, Uddin MJ. Minimization of empty container truck trips: insights into truck-sharing constraints. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 2019. [DOI: 10.1108/ijlm-08-2018-0191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
The issue of empty truck trips is largely ignored in the current literature. In order to cover this important research gap, the purpose of this paper is to explore, describe, categorize and rank the potential truck-sharing constraints for container trucks traveling empty around the port gates.
Design/methodology/approach
In order to contribute empirically to the current body of knowledge and understandings of truck-sharing constraints, this paper adopts a multi-method empirical approach involving both qualitative interviews and quantitative questionnaire surveys.
Findings
Among many key constraints that influence the future of truck-sharing opportunities, the authors determine, for example, that a carrier’s ability to earn the trust of its competitors is one of the top most important factors of success for a fruitful truck-sharing event. The problem is, perhaps, further complicated because of the increasing competitive environment in the container transport industry, as well as the lack of effective coordination between the key parties involved.
Research limitations/implications
None of the earlier studies has provided a broad understanding and ranking of the truck-sharing constraints that should be considered in truck-sharing events, although the empty trips issue has been limitedly mentioned in the recent academic literature.
Practical implications
Empty truck trips are wasted miles. Wasted empty miles decrease transport capacity in the container distribution chain along with causing an increase in carbon emission, traffic congestion, fuel consumption and environmental pollution. The research results can be used by policy makers to underpin effective measures to prevent the low utilization of trucks.
Originality/value
This study addresses an important gap. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study in the area that ranks truck-sharing constraints to reduce empty trucks trips.
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