Introduction -- Conceptual background -- Research design -- Strategies for sustainable freight transport -- The acceptance of sustainable freight transport -- Policy measures to promote sustainable freight transport -- Conclusion.

The European Commission years ago adopted a policy of encouraging the substitution of motor carrier haulage of freight with rail and water carrier haulage, as part of its "green" agenda of reducing fuel consumption, emission of pollutants, carbon intensity, and road congestion. Regarding railway...

Proceedings of the International Seminar, December 2002 The aim of the seminar was to review the key determinants of transport demand, both inside and outside the field of traditional transport Ministry responsibilities, and to identify measures for influencing these key factors