{"product_id":"urban-transportation-and-logistics","title":"Urban Transportation and Logistics","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough society has become increasingly dependent on the timely operation of logistics systems, we still face many problems regarding efficiency, the environment, energy consumption, and safety in urban transport and logistics—under normal cases and in disasters. As such, understanding how to address these challenges has become essential for creating better urban planning and policy implementation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresenting the best practices of leading experts from around the world,\u003cstrong\u003e Urban Transportation and Logistics: Health, Safety, and Security Concerns \u003c\/strong\u003eprovides cutting-edge concepts and a vision for urban transport and logistics relating to human security. Its comprehensive coverage supplies the foundation for examining transport and logistics systems in urban areas from the viewpoint of safety and security considerations on human life. Topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazardous material transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork design for freight transport and supply chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport and logistics in Asian cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle routing and scheduling with uncertainty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban transport and logistics in natural disasters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture perspectives on urban freight transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book addresses Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Intelligent Transport System (ITS) applications within urban logistics. It considers supply chains, road safety in hazardous material transport, and logistics and transport design in mixed traffic areas. It also introduces the notion of the megalopolis and the need for improved planning relative to human usage, freight transportation, and city logistic planning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides numerous examples and case studies of real-world scenarios from around the world, making it useful for both practitioners and researchers involved in urban transport and logistics planning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55021870285144,"sku":"9781482209099","price":132.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781482209099_ff820d86-4308-410c-aed3-b94c2f328f5f.jpg?v=1777959945","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/urban-transportation-and-logistics","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}