General methods for synchromodal planning of freight containers and transports

Synchromodal freight transport is introduced as intermodal transport, so container transport that uses several transportation vehicles, with an increased focus on a-modal booking, cooperation and real-time flexibility.<br/><br/>It is confirmed that general synchromodal network planning methods are rare or non-existent at the operational level....

Feasibility study for the introduction of synchromodal freight transportation concept

The current weaknesses of the conventional intermodal freight transportation system have led to the development of the synchromodal freight transportation concept introduced and piloted in the Netherlands. The innovative concept has the advantage of adding flexibility, cost reduction, and sustainability among other things, into the freight...