Trust and Distress Prediction in Modal Shift Potential of Long-Distance Road Freight in Containers: Modeling Approach in Transport Services for Sustainability

Abstract

Confidence in intermodal transport has not yet been defined. There are many different approaches to the concept of trust. However, the authors have integrated them with the paradigm shift in light of the challenges of sustainability. The objective of this article is to indicate the directions and criteria for that indicate the implementation of the paradigm shift, relative to the idea of sustainable transport. The auxiliary objective is to predict which countries in a given year will have the TRUST status, i.e., implement the paradigm shift, and which ones will not implement it (DISTRESS). The study used taxonometric techniques and built a model using General Discriminant Analysis. On these bases, the utility function was approximated, including the directions of implementation of the paradigm shift, depending on the scale of the environmental load of transport. Over the course of this research, an original and innovative econometric model was constructed, pointing to three variables which have the greatest impact on trust. Thanks to the cognitive value of the model, it is possible to identify individuals who deserve trust (i.e., it will implement the paradigm shift) with 93% probability. In the future, it is worth expanding the research by programing models for each country.

HR Practices for Supporting Interpersonal Trust and Its Consequences for Team Collaboration and Innovation

“…Furthermore, trust promotes psychological safety and confidence, which leads to openness, boosts communication, and encourages idea sharing [94]. Trust is an essential condition for effective collaboration [69,95]. In addition, it is a basic factor that helps to maintain the sustainable management of organizations [96][97][98].…”

Linkages between Energy Delivery and Economic Growth from the Point of View of Sustainable Development and Seaports

“…As for transport, which has a particular impact on the natural environment and that, due to its very nature, should meet the sustainability requirements, it is possible to notice some concrete measures taken in that regard [37]. Transport focuses on the sustainable development goals [38] that relate mainly to energy consumption, alternative sources of energy and pollution reduction technologies [39,40]. In the case of maritime transport, these measures predominantly include air and water pollution, with a particular focus on terminal operations and vessel handling at ports.…”

Global Network Economy Society: Information Needs on the Ethical Framework and Trust in Transportation and Logistics Business among Users of the Google Search Engine

“…Every economic activity is related to trust, which is a bond between entities. The multifaceted nature and dynamic development of the real economy impose the requirement of cooperation and trust, but also involve difficulties, uncertainty and complexity (Szaruga et al, 2018). Trust within entities and between them is an important issue for maintaining the principles of sustainable business development.…”