Using energy consumption constraints to control the freight transportation structure in China (2021–2030)

Zuo, Dajie; Liang, Qichen; Shou-yi, Zhan; Huang, Wencheng; Yang, Shenglan; Wang, Mengyun

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2022.125512

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“…Although the coal-fired power industry is more mature than other energy industries, the expansion of thermal power generation is not appropriate if energy and CO 2 emissions are to be reduced [53]. According to the study by Zuo et al [54], freight energy consumption will reach its peak value of 145 million tonnes of standard coal in 2029, so the Transportation, storage, and postal industry, with low energy efficiency, faces an acute task of reducing energy consumption. The results from the panel regression analysis on the relationship between ICT capital services and energy efficiency suggest that, on the whole, the development of ICT has a positive impact on promoting energy efficiency, which is in line with the findings from previous studies [38][39][40].…”

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The Impact of ICT Capital Services on Economic Growth and Energy Efficiency in China

Wang

et al. 2023

Energies

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This study aims to investigate the impact of ICT capital services on economic growth and energy efficiency in China at both national and industrial levels during the period 2000–2020. To achieve this aim, this study introduces a measurement method for capital services, explores ICT’s contributions to economic growth, and analyzes the impact of ICT on energy efficiency. The empirical results of this study indicate that although the ICT capital services scale is relatively small, accounting for only 8.87% of the total in 2020, its growth rate is faster than that of non-ICT capital services, and the distribution of ICT capital services varies widely among different industries. Additionally, based on the economic growth decomposition framework, this study finds that the contribution of ICT capital services to economic growth is 6.95% on average. It is significantly higher in certain industries, such as Financial industry; Information transmission, software and information technology services; Construction; and Manufacturing compared to others. The total factor energy efficiency (TFEE) reveals that industries with higher energy consumption have lower energy efficiency, while the panel regression model illustrates that the development of ICT has a positive impact on improving energy efficiency, with variability across industries. Overall, the findings of this study provide crucial scientific evidence and policy implications for promoting the development of ICT and integrating it with various industries, which can significantly contribute to boosting economic growth and energy efficiency.

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The Impact of ICT Capital Services on Economic Growth and Energy Efficiency in China

Wang

et al. 2023

Energies

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“…It has emerged as a research priority to investigate the coupling relationship between various resource elements of urban road freight transport and the ecological environment while realizing the reasonable and efficient use of core resource elements. Current research primarily concentrates on specific levels, such as facilities and land [40].…”

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The Synergistic Relationship between Low-Carbon Development of Road Freight Transport and Its Economic Efficiency—A Case Study of Wuhan, China

Li,

Zheng,

Liu

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Sustainability

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Road freight transport, an essential component of the logistics sector, faces challenges: high cost, low efficiency, and environmental impact. The need has become urgent to achieve a synergistic balance between low-carbon and high-efficiency development. This study used a three-stage DEA–Malmquist index model to analyze the road freight efficiency of Wuhan and 16 other cities in China from 2015 to 2020, and we compared Wuhan’s performance with its peers. In addition, grey correlation analysis was used to evaluate the low-carbon development of urban road freight transport in Wuhan. Through the calculation of the degree of synergy between low-carbon development and freight transport efficiency, this study provides insights into the synergistic development of low-carbon and efficient road freight transport in Wuhan. The key findings show that the total factor productivity of road freight transport in Wuhan was generally on a downward trend from 2015 to 2020, and was lower than that of the average of the 17 selected Chinese cities. The carbon emissions of road freight transport in Wuhan inversely related to its scale efficiency. This study also points out that the synergy between low-carbon development and the economic efficiency of road freight transport in Wuhan is not high and needs to be further integrated and optimized.

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“…This implies that, at low to moderate turnover levels, an increase in turnover can enhance transport efficiency and reduce waste. However, when turnover reaches a certain scale, the adverse effects of increased energy losses and emissions may outweigh the benefits [57].…”

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Exploring Symbiosis: Innovatively Unveiling the Interplay between the Cold Chain Logistics of Fresh Agricultural Products and the Ecological Environment

Zhang,

Fan,

Cao

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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Cold chain logistics are crucial for reducing agricultural product loss, yet the environmental impact of energy and packaging consumption, among others, demands attention, making the search for eco-friendly development modes essential. Based on data from 30 provinces in China from 2015 to 2021, this study analyzes the basic correlation between the development of cold chain logistics of fresh agricultural products (CCLFAP) and the ecological environment (EE) by using a random forest regression model in comparison with the XGBoost model. Correlation heatmaps were used to analyze the relationships between the cold chain logistics of fresh agricultural products and various factors of the ecological environment. The generalized additive model was then used to establish the connection between cold chain logistics and the ecological environment, identifying significant factors impacting EE. The results demonstrate that a higher development level of cold chain logistics corresponds to a better development trend of EE. The economic efficiency and technical aspects of cold chain logistics for fresh agricultural products are closely related to ecological pressures and responses. The number of employees in the logistics industry, the trading volume of fresh agricultural products, the number of refrigerated vehicles, and the capacity of the cold room have significant positive correlations with the ecological environment, while the per capita consumption of fresh agricultural products, the number of cold chain logistics patent applications, and the road density had significant negative correlations with the ecological environment. The effects of the number of cold chain logistics enterprises and the freight turnover of agricultural products transported by the cold chain on the ecological environment fluctuated. These findings contribute to reducing climate and environmental emergencies throughout the life cycle, offering sustainable development solutions for the fresh agricultural product cold chain logistics industry.

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Using energy consumption constraints to control the freight transportation structure in China (2021–2030)

Cited by 9 publications

References 26 publications

The Impact of ICT Capital Services on Economic Growth and Energy Efficiency in China

The Impact of ICT Capital Services on Economic Growth and Energy Efficiency in China

The Synergistic Relationship between Low-Carbon Development of Road Freight Transport and Its Economic Efficiency—A Case Study of Wuhan, China

Exploring Symbiosis: Innovatively Unveiling the Interplay between the Cold Chain Logistics of Fresh Agricultural Products and the Ecological Environment

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