Towards the improvement of a combined transport chain performance

Development of a Cost Model for Intermodal Transport in Spain

“…The possible intermodal operators to be considered were logistic operators, forwarders, the rail operator (Renfe), and the ship companies. D i f f e r e n t m o d e l s h a v e b e e n f o r m u l a t e d i n t h e literature to optimise the efficiency of intermodal transport (Arnold et al, 2004 ;Ballis & Golias, 2004 ;Barthel & Woxenius, 2004 ;Li & Tayur, 2005 ;Macharis & Bontekoning, 2004). In this case, a cost model was derived in order to assess the effectiveness of intermodal transport in terms of costs.…”

Simulation and optimisation of intermodal barge transport networks

“…Simulation models for rail/road intermodal terminals have been constructed by Ferreira and Sigut (1995), Ballis and Golias (2004) and Rizzoli et al (2002). Ferreira andSigut (1995) compare the performance of conventional rail/road intermodal terminals and RoadRailer terminals.…”

“…Initial capital costs, in terms of track and vehicle equipment, are significantly higher in the case of conventional container terminals. Ballis and Golias (2004) present a modelling approach focusing on the comparative evaluation of conventional and advanced rail/road terminal equipment. The modelling tool set consists of a micro-model to compare alternative terminal designs and a macro-model to analyse the attractiveness of the intermodal transport chain.…”

Assumptions of Small‐scale Intermodal Transport

“…Alternative concept is for transport over short and medium distances -200 to 500 kilometres according to Woxenius (2005), Trip, Bontekoning (2002) and Ballis, Golias (2004). It aims for the part of this market that involves densely populated areas generating freight flows.…”