ferlaskipulag
Ferlaskipulag is an Icelandic term that refers to the planning and organization of transport movements. It encompasses the scheduling, routing, and deployment of fleets across road, rail, air, and maritime modes to move people and goods efficiently and reliably.
The discipline combines data analysis, operations research, and policy considerations. Typical tasks include demand forecasting, timetable
In practice, ferlaskipulag is employed by public transport authorities, freight and logistics companies, airlines and airports,
Goals of ferlaskipulag include reducing travel times and costs, easing congestion, increasing service reliability and coverage,
Etymology-wise, the term combines ferla- meaning to move or travel and skipulag meaning planning. While used