INNOVATIVE INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS MODELS FOR PERISHABLES: A SCOPING REVIEW

Maria del Carmen Garcia Barranco, Juan Carlos Perez Mesa and Jesús Hernández Rubio

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Abstract: This paper presents a scoping review of the literature on innovative business models (BM) in the context of intermodal transport of perishable goods, with a particular focus on short sea shipping (SSS). It explores the ongoing reluctance of supply chain stakeholders to adopt modal shift strategies, despite well-documented environmental and social benefits. To address this challenge, the study proposes the BM concept as a strategic and operational tool to bridge the gap between vision and implementation, particularly within the agri-food sector, where supply chain management is critical. The review reveals a strong prevalence of BM oriented toward digitalization and collaboration to enhance intermodal logistics. However, it also identifies a notable gap in models that address externality reduction and improvements in service quality. Those two dimensions are especially relevant for the successful implementation of intermodal solutions for perishable products.

Keywords: Business model; innovation; intermodality; supply chain; perishables. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L91 M21 O33 Q13 Q18 R41 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-09-02
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Published in The Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics 3.41(2025): pp. 164-175

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