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Green Logistics Networks: Roles & Symbiotic Relationships
Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute, Society, environment and transport, Traffic analysis and logistics. Linköpings universitet, Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4474-4047
2023 (English)Licentiate thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Logistics actors such as the transport buyer, freight forwarder, and haulier are currently in a transition phase towards more sustainable practices typically referred to as Green Logistics Practices (GLPs). One of the more progressive GLPs is completion of freight transport using fossil-free fuels such as biomethane. Despite knowledge that fossil-free fuels are effective in reducing the amount of carbon emitted, logistics networks need to move faster in transitioning. 

This licentiate thesis looks at a successful implementation of biomethane in freight transport in Sweden with the purpose: understanding value creation in implementation of biomethane in freight transport from the point of view of the logistics actors. The research takes an abductive approach. The research is built upon a systematic literature review and literature study which lead to a series of interviews and eventually two different case studies of a regional and national network using biomethane. The systematic literature review and interview study of Paper 1 provided a knowledge base for understanding the status of GLP use and logistics actors’ roles. Paper 2, an embedded case study of the regional network, gives a better image of a network’s drivers and barriers in biomethane implementation including network dynamics. Paper 3 as a multiple case study including both the regional and national network allows for deeper understanding of a network’s dynamics, relationships and value propositions for value co-creation. 

Use of symbiotic relationships from biology inspired the analysis of the relationships between logistics actors and the value propositions which drives value co-creation. Building from the empirical data and analysis of both the individual papers and kappa, four value propositions were identified: communication, innovation, determination for success and perceived support. The analysis highlighted the weight of different value propositions may carry for the different actors in value creation. A constant finding through the analysis was the importance of communication in the relation in that the actor leading the communication tended to benefit more in value creation. 

Abstract [sv]

Allt fler logistika aktörer såsom logistikföretag, åkerier och transportköpare har börjat intressera sig för miljövänliga åtgärder, på engelska så kallade Green Logistics Practices (GLP). En av de mest progressiva åtgärderna är användning av fossilfria drivmedel såsom biogas. Även om använding av fossilfria drivmedel effektivt minskar koldioxidutsläppen och är viktigt för att uppnå klimatmålen så finns det en hel del utmaningar för företagen som ska implementera dessa drivmedel. I dagsläget försöker såväl företag som olika myndigheter hitta lösningar för att underlätta användning av fossilfria drivmedel. Denna licentiatavhandling studerar användningen av biogas för godstransporter i Sverige i två olika nätverk, ett regionalt och ett nationellt. Syftet är att öka kunskapen om värdeskapande och implementering av biogas i godstransporter utifrån logistikaktörernas perspektiv. För att uppfylla syftet har fallstudier använts som huvudsaklig metod där två nätverk, ett regionalt och ett nationellt studerats. 

Avhandlingen bygger på tre artiklar. De har fokuserat på använding av biogas som en av flera GLPs, drivkrafter och barriärer bland logistikaktörer för införande av biogas, samt värdeskapande vid införande av biogas. Kappan, som bygger på tre artiklarna, ha inspirerats av teorier grundad i biologiska symbiotiska relationer för att beskriva och förstå relationer mellan logistikaktörer och hur värde skapas. Ur analysen identifieras fyra faktorer av betydelse för värdeskapandet: kommunikation, innovation, beslutsamhet att lyckas och uppfattning av stöd. Inkluderade 3 papperna bidrar till kappan med ett djupare förståelse av aktörernas roll, deras relationer och värdeskapandet. 

Ett mönster som upprepas genom forskningen var vikten av kommunikation. Aktörer som kommunicerat bra hade stabila relationer och skapade därigenom värde tillsammans. Inom enskilda relationer var den aktör som var drivande ledde kommunikationen också den som drog mest nytta av värdeskapandet. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Linköping: Linköping University Electronic Press, 2023. , p. 64
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Business Administration
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:vti:diva-19732DOI: 10.3384/9789180752237ISBN: 9789180752220 (print)ISBN: 9789180752237 (electronic)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:vti-19732DiVA, id: diva2:1759121
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2023-06-01, C3, C-huset, Campus Valla, 13:15 (English)
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Available from: 2023-05-24 Created: 2023-05-24 Last updated: 2025-09-11Bibliographically approved
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1. Exploring green logistics practices in freight transport and logistics: a study of biomethane use in Sweden
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Exploring green logistics practices in freight transport and logistics: a study of biomethane use in Sweden
2023 (English)In: International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, ISSN 1367-5567, Vol. 26, no 5, p. 548-567Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Logistics networks need to conform to arising market trends and public requirements for greening freight transport through a series of Green Logistics Practices (GLPs). This study sets out to explore the use of fossil-free fuels as a GLP and possible influence on business strategy and system design. A literature review was conducted which concluded that literature about the use of fossil-free fuels is limited. An explorative interview study was conducted to further explore the use of biomethane among actors in logistics networks. Customers increasingly request green freight transport typically accepting moderately higher prices for green transport. Development of green logistics services is predominately driven by corporate stakeholders and internal initiatives, while public regulation appeared to have a weak influence. The study revealed new insights into how GLPs can relate to each other.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor & Francis, 2023
Keywords
Biomethane; freight transport; green logistics practice; fossil-free fuel; explorative study
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:vti:diva-19090 (URN)10.1080/13675567.2022.2100332 (DOI)
Conference
Logistics Research Network (LRN) Conference 2021
Funder
Swedish Transport Administration
Available from: 2022-10-21 Created: 2022-10-21 Last updated: 2026-03-26Bibliographically approved
2. Business Practices for Transition to Biomethane for Freight
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Business Practices for Transition to Biomethane for Freight
2023 (English)In: Logistics Research Network Conference 2022: Supply Chain Innovation:People, Process, Technology, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport , 2023, p. 411-417Conference paper, Published paper (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

The aim of this paper is to describe business practices of a freight forwarder when providing value to its stakeholders by offering transport fueled by biomethane. The paper is structured as such: overview of research design, literature overview, preliminary analysis, conclusions, and future research.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, 2023
National Category
Business Administration Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:vti:diva-19734 (URN)
Conference
LRN 2022. Held 7 – 9 September 2022 at Aston University, Birmingham, UK
Available from: 2023-05-25 Created: 2023-05-25 Last updated: 2025-09-11Bibliographically approved

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