The role of European «ro-ro» port terminals in the automotive supply chain management

J.C. Quaresma Dias, J.M.F. Calado and M.C. Mendonça

Journal of Transport Geography, 2010, vol. 18, issue 1, 116-124

Abstract: The aim of this paper is concerned with the design and development of a functional framework for maritime mode integration in European automotive supply chain management when considering outbound distribution. Furthermore, it provides a readjustment of traditional concepts and terminology with findings that the role of ro-ro port terminals should be considered as decoupling points, poles and postponement platforms. Case studies examine relevant Western European ro-ro port terminals for cars and respective links to assembly/factories of vehicles localized in the hinterland and concludes that ro-ro port terminals reduce logistical friction and impedance, as well as promote space/time compression.

Keywords: Automotive supply chain management; Short sea shipping; ro-ro Port terminals; Logistics postponement; Decoupling points; Cars transportation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2008.10.009

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