Road freight effidency
8th January 2004, Page 18
8th January 2004
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Transport Trends 2003 also reveals that roa! transport has become more efficient. Just over 25% of goods vehicle mileage is now run empty, compared with more than 30% years ago. The lading factor the ratio of gc moved (tonne-kilometres) to the maximum tonne-km achievable if the vehicles were loaded to maximum capacity -fell from 661 in 1982 to 58% in 2002, This reflects changi in the mix of goods towards lighter, bulkier commodities and the use of larger vehicles