Analysis of mode choice variables in short-distance intermodal freight transport using an agent-based model

Port and inland mode choice from the exporters' and forwarders' perspectives: Case study — Java, Indonesia

“…These results are consistent with findings by previous researchers, both for inland mode choice (Beuthe & Bouffioux, 2008;Brooks et al, 2012;Cullinane & Toy, 2000;Feo et al, 2011;Garcia-Menendez et al, 2004;Ravibabu, 2013;Reis, 2014) and port choice (Bird & Bland, 1988;De Langen, 2007;Grosso & Monteiro, 2008;Nir et al, 2003;Slack, 1985;Tongzon, 2009;Ugboma et al, 2006;Yuen et al, 2011). Coefficients of parameters for inland mode cost, inland mode time, inland mode GHG emissions, and port cost display negative signs, meaning that increases in any of these factors will reduce utility.…”

“…The four most important factors found to influence the decision makers on inland mode choice are; (1) inland mode transport cost (Beuthe & Bouffioux, 2008;Brooks et al, 2012;Cullinane & Toy, 2000;Feo et al, 2011;Garcia-Menendez, Martinez-Zarzoso, & De Miguel, 2004;Ravibabu, 2013;Reis, 2014), (2) inland mode transit time (Beuthe & Bouffioux, 2008;Brooks et al, 2012;Cullinane & Toy, 2000;Feo et al, 2011;Garcia-Menendez et al, 2004;Ravibabu, 2013;Reis, 2014), (3) inland mode reliability (Beuthe & Bouffioux, 2008;Brooks et al, 2012;Cullinane & Toy, 2000;Feo et al, 2011;Norojono & Young, 2003;Reis, 2014;Shinghal & Fowkes, 2002) and (4) flexibility/frequency of service (Feo et al, 2011;Garcia-Menendez et al, 2004;Norojono & Young, 2003;Reis, 2014;Shinghal & Fowkes, 2002). More details on the factors influencing the decision on inland mode choice can be seen in Table 1 below.…”

A Study of the Feasibility and Potential Implementation of Metro-Based Freight Transportation in Newcastle upon Tyne

“…Reis [48] tells us that at an EU level, 75 % of freight is transported via road with just 5 % of this transport being classed as intermodal. The paper then goes on to explain the barriers that face intermodal transport; it is complex to produce and relies on integration of disparate transport networks, and the regulatory framework is often inadequate.…”

Growth drivers of Finnish-Estonian general cargo transports

“…container markets with dry port configurations (Roso et al 2009;Rodrigue & Notteboom 2012), but the competitiveness of rail services are still lacking behind trucks in the general cargo segment. This is mostly explained with the total lead time of transportation service, but railways are also having cost competitiveness problems over shorter distances (Reis 2014). Furthermore, railways lack the required flexibility as demand changes within short windows of time.…”