Intermodality and Synchromodality

Tavasszy, Lóránt; Behdani, Behzad; Konings, Rob

doi:10.2139/ssrn.2592888

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“…However, the data that are needed to ensure the development of a synchromodal transport system are controlled by different actors. Hence, information exchange between actors is one of the most important enablers of synchromodal transport [8]. Our study is a part of a research initiative known as the 'SynchroGaming' project sponsored by the The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).…”

Section: Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A more evolved and synchronised form of intermodal transport is synchromodality [12]. Synchromodality is defined as "[a] network of well-synchronised and interconnected transportation modes, which together cater for the aggregate transportation demand" [8]. Synchromodality-an advanced type of freight transportation-is regarded by the scientific community as the new stage of freight network development and is expected to deliver considerable advantages in terms of the cost and quality of offered services [8].…”

Section: Synchromodalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Synchromodality is defined as "[a] network of well-synchronised and interconnected transportation modes, which together cater for the aggregate transportation demand" [8]. Synchromodality-an advanced type of freight transportation-is regarded by the scientific community as the new stage of freight network development and is expected to deliver considerable advantages in terms of the cost and quality of offered services [8]. This innovative service is proposed as a solution to meet the challenge of smart, green, and integrated transport as promoted by the European Union in its Horizon 2020 Strategic Research Agenda [13].…”

Section: Synchromodalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For the purpose of this paper we focus on the first level of the infrastructure providers that includes the providers of "stationary resources" such as transport infrastructure (road and rail network, inland waterways, and trans-shipment modes (e.g., terminals)) [8]. In addition, the assumption is made that, on a strategic level, the necessary decisions on infrastructure have been made.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The coordination of these actors is considered as one of the most important governance enablers of synchromodal transport [19]. Horizontal information exchange amongst the infrastructure managers and vertical information exchange between the infrastructure managers and the service providers on the capacity, services, and disruptions in the network is regarded as a new form of collaboration between the actors [8].…”

Section: Synchromodal Corridor Management Conceptmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Synchromodality is described as a network of well-synchronised and interconnected transportation modes. One of the most important advantages of synchromodality is the development of a sustainable transportation system. Given the numerous stakeholders and network interdependencies within freight transport corridors, achieving efficient coordination and management is complex. In this paper, we regard information exchange as one of the main enablers of collaboration between the infrastructure managers. We developed a digital single-player simulation game called "Modal Manager" comprising logistic service providers and infrastructure managers. Each player takes over the role of an infrastructure manager who must use information provision as a tool to control flows in a network where various planned and unplanned disruptions occur. We include the game in a session where participants are able to interact with the game and with each other. The first gameplay session with Dutch experts revealed that infrastructure managers perceive synchromodality as a way to cope with disruptions more efficiently. On the other hand, the concept of synchromodal corridor management is ambiguous and various legal and governance barriers exist that hinder its implementation.

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Section: Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%