| Title: | Assessment of Dangerous Goods Transport: Case Western Balkan Countries |
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| Authors: | ID Renčelj, Marko (Author)
ID Lindov, Osman (Author)
ID Pljakić, Miloš (Author)
ID Sever, Drago (Author) |
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| Files: |  sustainability-17-00891-v2.pdf (1,22 MB)
MD5: 5D390D3A77A545C7FFBBE1A496597C47
 https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/3/891
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FGPA - Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture
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| Abstract: | The transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) is a critical component of economic systems, especially in regions such as the Western Balkans (WB), where infrastructure and regulatory frameworks face significant challenges. This study assesses the current state of transportation of dangerous goods in Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo*, focusing on the alignment of national regulations with international standards such as the ADR agreement. Using a structured questionnaire distributed to 847 stakeholders, key barriers are identified, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient training, limited oversight and low public awareness. Statistical analyses, including paired t-tests, reveal significant differences in perceptions across the countries surveyed, indicating inequalities in implementation and enforcement. Despite these challenges, there are opportunities to close gaps through targeted investments in infrastructure, increased training programs, stricter compliance and regional cooperation. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive data collection systems and advanced risk assessment tools to improve safety and efficiency. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of TDG issues in the WB countries and provides actionable recommendations for policy makers and practitioners to promote safer and more sustainable practices. The region can improve its TDG framework by addressing these challenges and ensuring economic growth and public safety while minimizing environmental risks. |
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| Keywords: | transport of dangerous goods, transportation, dangerous goods transport, risk assessment, ADR standards compliance, Western Balkan countries, sustainable transportation |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 11.12.2024 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 20.01.2025 |
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| Publication date: | 22.01.2025 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-24, [article no. 891] |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 17, iss. 3 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-91931  |
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| UDC: | 656.025.4.073.436 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2071-1050 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 227792131 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/su17030891 |
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| Copyright: | © 2025 by the authors. |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 03.03.2025 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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