Intermodal transportation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and digitalization

Abstract

The paper deals with topical issues of organizing intermodal transportation in the context of the restrictions and difficulties that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, taking into account the increasingly active processes of digitalization of the logistics industry. The analysis of the main trends in the freight transportation market during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic was made, as well as in 2020-2021. The main trends in the development of the market have been identified; both in the context of the current situation and taking into account the emerging trends. The priority types of transport are determined based on the analysis of data from the Association of American Railroads, JSC Russian Railways, the United Nations (railway transport, maritime transport, road transport - for the "last mile"), the relevance of which is obvious today. The relevance of the introduction of advanced digital and information technologies for all participants in the supply chain, both individually and globally, was also identified - the creation and implementation of digital logistics platforms.