Global transport systems and intermodal transport

Assignment 2

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Subject:     International Transport System

Course:        Bachelor of Business (Logistics for business)

Due Date:      10th May 2010
Word count:     2, 410
Abstract

Intermodal transport combines advantages from several single transport modes. It brings together two or more modes of transport to move passengers or freight from their origin to their destination, using the efficiencies of each of the carriers to greater advantage (Fei, 2010). This paper analyzes the factors which may affect on development and efficiency of intermodal transport from three parts, the containerization, macro-factors, 代写essay micro-factors and the challenges the intermodal transport will face. While explaining the macro-factors and micro-factors, there are many different aspects included in those two main factors, such as, cost, service and technology etc. Also, the trends and challenges that the intermodal transport will be faced are mentioned, as well.

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ABSTRACT I
TABLE OF CONTENT II
INTRODUCTION III
THE INDISPENSABILITY OF THE ORGANIZING AND COORDINATING ABOUT THE INTERMODAL CONTAINERIZATION 1
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING CONTAINERS INCLUDE AS FOLLOWS (BENSON & WHITEHEAD, 1985; RODRIGUE, 2005): 1
MAIN DRAWBACKS INCLUDE: 2
THE MACRO-FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE CONTAINERIZATION OF INTERMODAL TRANSPORT 2
(1) THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEVEL. 2
(2) THE NATIONAL DEVELOPING PROGRAM AND POLICY DIRECTION 2
(3) THE LAW ENVIRONMENT 3
THE MICRO-FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE CONTAINERIZATION OF INTERMODAL TRANSPORT 3
(1) ECONOMY 3
1) Cost. 3
2) Transport combination. 4
3) Enterprise pricing strategy 4
(2) TECHNOLOGY FACTORS 4
1) Level of application of information technology 4
2) The mechanization of ports and docks level. 4
3)Port capacity 5
(3) FREIGHT FACTOR. 5
(4) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MODEL 5
THE INTERMODAL TRANSPORT MODES 6
1. SEA AND LAND INTERMODAL TRANSPORT 6
2. LAND AND BRIDGE SERVICE 6
3. SEA AND AIR SERVICE 7
THE CHALLENGE OF THE INTERMODAL TRANSPORT 7
CONCLUSION 8
REFERENCES 9