Navigating the Intersection of I.T. and Sustainability in Air Cargo
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2025
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11 - Student thesis
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Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW
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Olten
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The air cargo industry faces significant challenges in achieving operational efficiency and sustainability, particularly due to imbalances in cargo traffic. This thesis explores these challenges through an extensive literature review, and a combination of implementing research methods, while collecting new insights, to develop a case solution for Basel’s EuroAirport. Known for its high volume of outbound pharmaceutical shipments and low inbound cargo, Basel exemplifies the issue of imbalanced cargo flows that undermine both economic and environmental performance.
The research aims to address this imbalance by leveraging advanced simulation frameworks and integrating e-commerce strategies to enhance sustainability. Using a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data from cargo volumes, flight schedules, fuel use, and emissions, along with qualitative insights from stakeholder interviews, are collected to develop a robust simulation model. This model tests various scenarios to identify the most effective strategies for optimizing cargo flows and improving sustainability.
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Joshi, A. (2025). Navigating the Intersection of I.T. and Sustainability in Air Cargo [Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW]. https://irf.fhnw.ch/handle/11654/52003