The importance of frequency for combined transport of containers
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.
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2002-09
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Authors: | BLAUWENS, Gust ; JANSSENS, S. ; VERNIMMEN, Bert ; WITLOX, Frank |
Institutions: | Faculteit Toegepaste Economische Wetenschappen, Universiteit Antwerpen |
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