Implementering av HCT för svensk vägtransport som en del av ett internationellt RoRo/trailerflöde. En fallstudie på uppdrag av speditören DSV. Kandidatuppsats i Logistik Handelshögskolan vid Göteborgs Universitet Vårterminen 2024 Handledare: Gert Sandahl Författare: Namn:

Abstract

The transport industry is highly competitive and low margin, with many small operators and a few giants. The industry faces significant challenges, including the need to reduce environmental impact, a shortage of drivers, and increasing demand due to trade growth and large investments. One potential solution is High Capacity Transport (HCT), which allows for higher payloads per vehicle, using longer or heavier truck combinations to transport more goods with the same number of drivers and vehicles. This study examines the implementation of HCT through a system analysis using cost calculations and theoretical frameworks, focusing on five logistics flows in Southern and Central Sweden. The relevant HCT vehicle for this study is a DUO-trailer or A-double, chosen due to the client's focus on international trailer transport. The model developed from the case study of the selected flows and theoretical framework indicates a complexity in implementation, driven primarily by three factors: legislation, time consumption and weight. Each of these factors should be understood for each individual flow to perform a useful cost calculation. The study’s cost analysis compares current transport costs against those for HCT and shows potential savings of -6.80% for flow 1, -8.16% for flow 2, and -6.56% for flow 3, excluding empty transport. However, flows 4 and 5 show potential cost increases of 20.84% to 30.65%. The study also shows a calculated break-even distance of 108,65 kilometers given a cross-docking and rearrangement of the trailers at the terminal at Hisingen. To consider the other factors in the model, a weight comparison, a route mapping and a time study have been conducted. These show that flow 1 requires rerouting to follow the designated road network, while flow 2 is fully compliant. Flows 3, 4, and 5 need volume consolidation due to partial coverage by the designated network. Time studies indicate that flows 1 and 2 comply with daily driving time regulations, but flows 3, 4, and 5 exceed these limits. Weight comparisons show that flow 1 is fully compliant, while flows 2 and 4 need permits for certain segments and flows 3 and 5 exceed allowed weights without special permits. The study concludes that further investigation into implementing HCT for flows 1 and 2 is advisable. Although additional factors must be considered such as organizational issues, contracts with haulers, and availability of suitable vehicles. All of these are subject to further investigation