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Are freight pipelines a pipe dream? A critical review of the UK and European perspective

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  • Egbunike, Obiajulu N.
  • Potter, Andrew T.

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Freight pipelines represent a novel way for the movement of freight transport and offer an alternative to conventional transport modes. The aim of this paper is to examine the potential for this transport mode within the UK and Europe. Firstly, the latest technological developments are identified, building on the last major review by Howgego and Roe (1998). There is then an analysis of the policy landscape towards freight pipelines, as successful implementation will require the support of policy makers. Finally, some of the major benefits and issues with freight pipelines are highlighted. We conclude that there are still opportunities for the use of freight pipelines, but that further research is yet required to fully understand the supply chain, logistics and other related activities that the introduction of this technology may influence. This is because systems which are presently in commercial operation have exhibited excellent characteristics, although they have not been more widely adopted.

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  • Egbunike, Obiajulu N. & Potter, Andrew T., 2011. "Are freight pipelines a pipe dream? A critical review of the UK and European perspective," Journal of Transport Geography, Elsevier, vol. 19(4), pages 499-508.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jotrge:v:19:y:2011:i:4:p:499-508
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2010.05.004
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