http://repositorio.lnec.pt:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1007791 2026-04-04T21:10:29Z 2026-04-04T21:10:29Z Arsénio, E. Aparício, J. Henriques, R. Dias, G. http://repositorio.lnec.pt:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1018869 2025-11-27T12:23:55Z 2025-11-03T00:00:00Z

Assessing the co-evolution of intermodal freight transport research and patenting technology trends for advancing green and intelligent logistics Arsénio, E.; Aparício, J.; Henriques, R.; Dias, G. Green and intelligent freight logistics play a crucial role in driving sustainable development and are increasingly recognised as innovations within Logistics 5.0. This research examines the dynamics of knowledge transfer between academia and industry, focusing on intermodal transport and sustainability. By analyzing academic publications from Scopus and patents from PATENTSCOPE (2014–2024), this research employs advanced methodologies, including transformer-based keyword extraction and multilayer network analysis, to investigate indicators of knowledge transfer. Findings reveal distinct phases of technological innovation, including acceleration driven by AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, followed by stabilization and consolidation in logistical operations. A patent surge after 2018 highlights industry-led advancements, contrasting with academia's focus on theoretical sustainability frameworks. However, cross-layer analyses highlight the declining industry adoption of academic findings, revealing gaps in the effective transfer of knowledge. The integration of mature innovations into logistical practices reflects the emergence of a consolidation phase. The findings underline the criticality of aligning academic discoveries with industrial applications, fostering mutual collaboration to drive the evolution of green logistics. By uncovering the dynamics underpinning sustainable innovation, the research contributes to the discourse on the twin transition towards greener and more intelligent freight logistics, offering pathways to strengthen academia-industry collaborations.

2025-11-03T00:00:00Z Sobrino, N. Vassallo, J. Arsénio, E. Cerqueira, S. http://repositorio.lnec.pt:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1018803 2025-11-27T12:20:55Z 2025-06-18T00:00:00Z

Exploring the potential of the multimodal low-carbon freight corridor Port of Sines - Madrid. Sobrino, N.; Vassallo, J.; Arsénio, E.; Cerqueira, S. Freight transport contributes significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Europe, primarily due to the reliance on fossil fuels and road transport. With increasingly interconnected supply chains and rising cargo volumes, direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scopes 2 and 3) GHG emissions are expected to increase unless proactive and effective measures are implemented. European transport policy has emphasized a shift to eco-friendly transport modes, such as rail and inland waterways, to reduce the dominance of road transport and consequently mitigate impacts on climate change. Within the framework of the ADMIRAL Horizon Europe project, this study conducts a detailed analysis of the multimodal freight corridor between the Port of Sines (Portugal) and Madrid (Spain), part of the Atlantic corridor promoted by the European TEN-T initiative. The study characterizes the existing and future rail and road infrastructure of the Sines-Madrid corridor, and analyses the cargo moved between Sines and Madrid by transport mode, estimating the share of the modal freight that the multimodal corridor could potentially capture and evaluating the reduction of GHG emissions. Additionally, feedback from key stakeholders was collected in a workshop with the aim of exploring their interests in this multimodal solution. The results of the analysis indicate that investment in infrastructure and interoperability is crucial for the viability and success of the service, particularly with regard to the possible development of rail motorways. The traffic analysis suggests that approximately 10% to 30% of current cargo could be transferred to rail, leading to significant reductions in emissions. This work enhances understanding of the sustainability challenges and the extended traffic-related changes necessary to greening transport within the Sines-Madrid corridor and its hinterland.

2025-06-18T00:00:00Z Antunes, J. P. Arsénio, E. Henriques, R. http://repositorio.lnec.pt:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1018802 2025-11-27T13:33:59Z 2025-06-18T00:00:00Z

Data-centric models for the sustainable development of the multimodal Sines-Madrid transport corridor. Antunes, J. P.; Arsénio, E.; Henriques, R. The multimodal freight transport planning on strategic transnational corridors often neglects critical sustainability criteria. This observation is corroborated by the generalized lack of optimization principles for the carbon-aware allocation of transport modes. This work introduces a prospective study of freight transport along the Sines-Madrid multimodal transport corridor, proposing data-centric models to guide its sustainable growth. The Sines-Madrid corridor represents a critical section in the Trans-European Transport Network Atlantic Rail Freight Corridor. The research explores road-rail transport scenarios until 2030 by: i) consolidating data provided by the Port of Sines and other institutional statistical sources, such as Eurostat, for modelling freight transport.; ii) developing uncertainty-aware time series models to analyze freight trends and forecast demand for road and rail modes in the corridor; and iii) conducting a sensitive analysis of various scenarios for freight transport, namely increasing rail-to-road split ratios to reduce carbon emissions, and their potential impacts. The acquired results from the proposed scenario-based modelling offer stakeholders insights to promote sustainable freight transport strategies. The 2030 horizon is selected to align with the European Union’s (EU) climate and transport goals. The explored scenarios account for the impact of road and rail modal split, as well as road fleet configurations, on emissions and costs. These findings, conducted in the context of the Advanced Multimodal Marketplace for Low Emission and Energy Transportation (ADMIRAL) project, provide a blueprint for similar corridors, guiding EU policy and investment toward sustainable transport solutions.

2025-06-18T00:00:00Z Dias, G. Ribeiro , P Arsénio, E. http://repositorio.lnec.pt:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1018801 2025-11-27T12:20:47Z 2025-05-13T00:00:00Z

Avaliação das preferências para melhoria de rotas pedonais e promoção da mudança modal para modos mais sustentáveis: o caso da cidade de Braga. Dias, G.; Ribeiro , P; Arsénio, E. De acordo com a Comissão Europeia, o maior desafio que o setor dos transportes enfrenta é reduzir significativamente as suas emissões e tornar-se mais sustentável. Um dos pilares para diminuição da emissão de gases do efeito estufa pelo setor é a promoção de modos de transporte mais sustentáveis. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar as preferências para a melhoria de rotas pedonais e para uma possível promoção de mudança modal do automóvel para o modo a pé em viagens de curta distância em Braga. Para isso, foi realizado um inquérito de preferência declarada em Braga para avaliar como diferentes atributos podem influenciar a escolha deste modo de transporte. Os resultados mostram que o incremento na infraestrutura oferecida aos peões (p.ex., disponibilidade de passeios) e a introdução de arborização nas rotas pedonais são fatores que influenciam positivamente a escolha pela deslocação a pé, e que o aumento no tempo da viagem decorrente da troca do carro pela caminhada não é um fator que inibe a escolha pelo modo pedonal. Estes resultados reforçam a importância de investir em infraestrutura urbana e estratégias que priorizem a mobilidade sustentável, promovendo hábitos mais saudáveis e ambientalmente responsáveis.

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