Assessing policy measures for the stimulation of intermodal transport: a GIS-based policy analysis

Cathy Macharis and Ethem Pekin

Journal of Transport Geography, 2009, vol. 17, issue 6, 500-508

Abstract: Intermodal transport is the combination and integration of several transport modes (such as rail, inland waterways with road transport). In order to make the transhipment easy and efficient standard loading units are used, such as containers or swap-bodies. As for the main haul, more environmental friendly modes are used (rail and inland waterways) and a modal shift towards these modes can help in reducing the congestion. Therefore several policies are directed to stimulate the intermodal transport market.

Keywords: Intermodal transport policies; Location analysis; GIS network model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2008.10.004

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