WebShipCostGIS in Intermodal Transportation
WebShipCostGIS in Intermodal Transportation

Author: Manuel David Rossetti

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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This report discusses an investigation of a prototype geographic information system (GIS) andintegrated web-based application (WebShipCost-Risk) with the ability to provide cost, time, and uncertainty analysis of inter-modal transportation processes based on up-to-date network information. The prototype system can allow shippers to define, represent and update their specific transportation network and related data within a GIS. The integration of a decision support system with a GIS could provide shippers with more convenient and efficient data management methods to support the decision making in terms of route planning. To achieve the desired goals, a three layer architecture was considered, which was based on a commercial GIS, a database system, and internet components. If fully implemented, the prototype application could provide a graphic, user-friendly analysis of inter-modal transportation networks.

Modern Trends and Research in Intermodal Transportation
Modern Trends and Research in Intermodal Transportation

Author: Aleksander Sładkowski

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-01-21

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 3030871207

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This book presents a specific technical solution, called intermodal transport, which became the basic technological solution that made it possible to provide global interregional transport. Every day, new technical, technological, and organizational solutions appear that significantly affect the further development of this industry. However, there are certain local differences between regions. In addition, an essential factor is the exchange of experience between scientists from different countries. Accordingly, the purpose of this monothematic book is to acquaint readers with the achievements of scientists dealing with this topic and living in different regions. Scientists and specialists from Poland, Germany, Great Britain, USA, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, Italy, Kazakhstan, and Lithuania participated in the writing of individual chapters of this book. This book is intended for professionals, teachers, students, and others who are interested in new approaches to solving transport problems.

Intermodal Freight Transportation
Intermodal Freight Transportation

Author: Vasco Reis

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-09-04

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0128144653

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Intermodal Freight Transportation conceptualizes intermodal transport as a set of physical, logical, financial and contractual flows, examining the barriers that impact intermodal freight services and the resulting performance variables. The book covers transport modes, agents, supply and demand patterns, key drivers, trends influencing the freight transportation sector, the evolution of supply and logistics chains, and the impacts of technological advancements, such as autonomous vehicles and e-commerce. In addition, the book covers transport agents, such as shippers, freight forwarders, integrators, and customs, as well as the demand for freight transport services and the key properties of goods. Readers will find a variety of new tools for analyzing and building effective transport chains that addresses component technology, information, responsibility, and financing dimension, along with sections on key organizational, regulatory, infrastructure and technological barriers. The book concludes with a look into the future of the freight transport sector. - Presents a step-by-step approach that introduces key topics for understanding efficient intermodal transportation - Focuses on the concept of fitness between the modes of transport profiles - Contains numerous, real-world case studies throughout - Examines performance metrics

Multimodal/intermodal Transportation in the United States, Western Europe and Latin America
Multimodal/intermodal Transportation in the United States, Western Europe and Latin America

Author: Leigh B. Boske

Publisher: Lyndon B. Johnson, School of Public Affairs

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13:

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This policy research project was funded by and conducted for the Texas Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration. The research was performed during the 1997-98 academic year by 18 graduate students and a faculty project director at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin. Its purpose was to examine "best practices" in governmental multimodal/intermodal transport policies, plans, and programs. This task was accomplished by investigating supranational, national, state, and local government multimodal/intermodal activities in North America, Western Europe, and Latin America.

Intermodal Freight Transport and Logistics
Intermodal Freight Transport and Logistics

Author: Jason Monios

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-06-14

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1351711369

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Applying sophisticated management techniques to freight transport offers the potential for significant cost savings as well as greater efficiency. Yet the inherent complexity of intermodal transport presents many challenges. This practical textbook on the operations of intermodal transport and logistics focuses on the practical concerns and the basics of operations, such as vehicles, containers, handling operations, logistics management and optimisation. All chapters are written by field specialists, and the volume includes additional chapters on economics, law and the environment to put the practical topics into context. It presents a balanced textbook for postgraduate students and also a reference text for those in industry or the public sector involved in the planning of intermodal freight transport.

Policy Options for Intermodal Freight Transportation
Policy Options for Intermodal Freight Transportation

Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780309064514

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Recognizes the importance of freight transportation to the US and that intermodal freight transportation is a major technological and organizational trend affecting the sector's performance. Examining policy options, this report views that public investment in freight facilities is complex and they have been usually financed by the private sector.