Overview
Research project 09024
Project A: plan for collecting and analysing the data efficient freight
The statistical data bases in the freight transport compared to passenger transport is rudimentary and does not allow any differentiated analyses. In particular the existing survey instruments hardly produce data describing the diversity of logistics processes and chains adequately. It is also impossible to detect the increasing international linkages and dependencies in transport chains with the existing data. A statistical review of freight transport from various sectors in a manner which would link the transport volume with the industry development is needed. A fundamental renewal of the freight transport statistics is therefore a key requirement for transport policy decision-making and forecasting.
Research Project 09024 B
Project D: Regulation of goods traffic - impact on the transport industry
The freight transport is carried out with different transport modes which are regulated very differently. The regulation of freight transport at various levels determines the cost and efficiency in inter- and intra-modal competition. Public debate on the regulation of freight transport is under strong ideological scrutiny. Scientifically based arguments and statements could significantly contribute to the objectification of the debate. Experiences from abroad should be used, analyses of the possible effects on the current liberalisation process and experience with related regulations should also be undertaken. The transferability of such systems could be assessed as well as the possible opportunities and risks.
Research Project 09024 C
Project B1: freight-intensive industries and goods traffic in Switzerland
Ensuring effective and efficient freight transport logistics is an important key factor for the international competitiveness of modern highly developed economies. The demand for logistics and freight traffic and the resulting traffic is influenced by the degree of essential parts of intensity of goods transport in specific key industries and their spatial distribution. The traditional transport statistics studied the specific characteristics of the Swiss freight transport very rarely. The focus of the project is on so-called "logistic platforms" that represent certain intermodal transport hubs and transhipment points in the geographical area such Airports, inland or sea ports, intermodal freight terminals, etc. Meani
Research project 09024 A
Project A: plan for collecting and analyzing the data efficient freight
The project is intended to show what demands has to meet a differentiated and updated transport statistics in terms of functional and spatial structure and different transport modes. There are included the continental transport chains from the production site in Switzerland (or border crossing with imported goods) to investigate to the final destination in Switzerland (or border crossing in exports). Next is examined what extent of the economic structure survays could be effectively found in the traffic modeling application. A consultation with the bimodal freight model of Switzerland (VM DETEC / ARE) and with developments and requirements at European level is assumed as adequate costs. The collection of concrete data is not part of this project.
Research Project 09024 B
Project D: Regulation of goods traffic - impact on the transport industry
The objective of this research is to structure the regulatory instruments in all relevant transport modes. The effects of regulation instruments currently implemented in Switzerland in the freight market for each mode of transport should be assessed. Furthermore, the competitive changes that result from the opening of the freight market, particularly to observe and to outline their further trends. Based on this it is to show how the European transport market regulation affects Switzerland and what degrees of freedom remains for introduction of new regulatory instruments. The project is expected to assess opportunities and risks for the earnings situation of the freight transport enterprises and contribute to sustainable security of the business location Switzerland.
Research Project 09024 C
Project B1: freight-intensive industries and goods traffic in Switzerland
In the first phase should be clarified whether the transit flows are to be only taken into account in the field of having a direct impact on the overall project results.
Description of cross-logistical process and transport chains of ramp (shippers) to ramp (discharger) of the identified key sectors; Strengths / weaknesses showed each chain and transport mode.
Study demonstrating the spatial distribution of freight-intensive versus -extensive logistics clusters in Switzerland
Research project 09024
Project A: plan for collecting and analysing the data efficient freight
The statistical data bases in the freight transport compared to passenger transport does not allow any differentiated analyses. There will be proposed survey instruments producing data describing the diversity of logistics processes and chains adequately. Also the statistical characteristic of freight transport from various sectors in a manner which would link the transport volume with the industry development will be proposed and finally a fundamental renewal of the freight transport statistics will be proposed.
Research Project 09024 B
Project D: Regulation of goods traffic - impact on the transport industry
The arguments and statements based on international experiences for supporting the debate about regulation of public transport will be proposed.
Research Project 09024 C
Project B1: freight-intensive industries and goods traffic in Switzerland
The following steps will be done:
- Clarification of the impact of transit flows;
- Descrioption of cross-logistical process;
- Demonstration of the spatial distribution of freight-intensive and –extensive logistic clusters.
Research Project 09024 D
Project B2: Industry-specific logistics concepts and freight traffic as well as their trends
Assessment of new requirements for the production, storage and transport of goods.
Funding
Results
- A plan for collecting and analysing the data efficient freight.
- A study of regulation of goods traffic - impact on the transport industry.
- A study of freight-intensive industries and goods traffic in Switzerland.
- A study of industry-specific logistics concepts and freight traffic as well as their trends.
Innovation aspects
Improving and enhancing the statistic data about goods transport.
Policy implications
Improving of goods transport data as a basis for better transport planning in the field goods transport in the Switzerland.