The importance of frequency for combined transport of containers

Gust Blauwens, S. Janssens, Bert Vernimmen and Frank Witlox

Working Papers from University of Antwerp, Faculty of Business and Economics

Abstract: In this paper a comparison is made between direct road haulage and combined transport (inland navigation with oncarriage by truck) for the transport of containers from a seaport to the hinterland. The analysis is based on the concept of total logistics costs, a central concept in the theory of logistics. It is shown that the frequency of sailings between the seaport and the inland terminal is a key factor determining the competitiveness of combined transport vis-à-vis direct road haulage.

Pages: 23 pages
Date: 2002-09
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