Intermodality in supply chains – how to overcome market barriers

The transport susceptibility of cargo has a decisive influence on the choice of transport mode by which a given cargo will be transported. Each transport mode can be characterized by certain features that affect the diversity of cargo groups that can be transported and may determine the preference for certain types. Rail, and mainly intermodal transport carried out using rail, enables the transport of the widest range of cargo, although for objective and subjective reasons, not all of them are transported. At the same time, the promotion of intermodal transport is of great importance for increasing the level of implementation of more environmentally friendly transport.INTERMODALITY IN SUPPLY CHAINS – HOW TO OVERCOME MARKET BARRIERS
Susceptibility of goods to transport is crucial in the process of selecting transport modes when transporting goods. Each transport mode has its own features that influence the diversity of cargoes to be transported and may decide on preferred goods. The largest range of loads may be transported by railway, nevertheless due to some objective and subjective reasons not all types are carried. At the same time the promotion of intermodal transport has really huge influence on the increasing intermodal transports. (…)