Browsing by Author "Berneblad, Philip"

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A Level Playing Filed in Shipping with the New ECA Regulation
(2016-07-05) Berneblad, Philip; Björklund, Viktor; University of Gothenburg/Department of Economics; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik
Emissions from vessels affect individual’s health and the environment. In the year 2000 emissions from the shipping industry was responsible for approximately 49500 premature deaths and the extern costs associated with individual’s health reaching a total of 7% of Europe’s total health costs. To reduce the amount of pollution from the shipping industry Emission Control Areas (ECA) has been implemented. This paper will examine the effect of the new ECA regulation that entered into force on the first of January 2015 and oil prices on the amount of Sulphur emitted. To do this we will be using data received form Marine Benchmark, the forefront of shipping data. We find a significant effect of the new ECA regulation as well as a fuel price effect on the amount of Sulphur released.
Implementing data based decision making in logistics processes: Case study at Svenska Mässan
(2020-06-22) Berneblad, Philip; Rapanen, Olli; University of Gothenburg/Graduate School; Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School
Today utilizing data is crucial for businesses and the logistics sector is no exception. By analyzing and utilizing data, organizations can make better and highly informed decisions. Being able to implement a fluent data collection, analysis and decision-making process, an organization can yield significant competitive advantages. The purpose of this research is to analyze the current traffic data collection system implemented at the case company, Svenska Mässan, to evaluate if it is suitable for decision making in relation to exhibition logistics. Further, the purpose is to find development ideas for the system in order for Svenska Mässan to become more data-driven. The method used for this research is a qualitative case study utilizing primary data collected through interviews and secondary data mostly from a data set that is carefully analyzed. This research concludes that the current data collection system should not be utilized for exhibition logistics. The researchers believe that in order for a system to be used, the case company should implement a tracking id that would help them track each vehicle entering and exiting their premises as well as help them to distinguish between different vehicles. Further, it is suggested that the case company should invest in a consolidation center that is solely managed by them, where all cargo would first be handled. This would improve their operations and minimize the current bottlenecks part of their exhibition logistics processes.
Test of Pecking Order Theory - Empirical evidence from Europe
(2020-05-28) Jacobson, Lars E.O; Berneblad, Philip; University of Gothenburg/Graduate School; Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School
This paper tests the pecking order theory of corporate leverage on a representative sample of publicly traded European firms, between 2006 and 2018, and further investigates differences between financing deficits and surpluses as well as differences between sectors. Similar research in the area does not find evidence supporting the pecking order theory for publicly traded American firms. The pecking order theory is rejected when testing European firms but shows a significant difference between financing deficits and financing surpluses as well as differences between sectors.