This practical textbook on the operations of intermodal transport and logistics focuses on the practical concerns and the basics of operations, such as vehicles, containers, handling operations, logistics management and optimisation. All chapters are written by field specialists, and the volume includes additional chapters on economics, law and the environment to put the practical topics into context.
Intermodal Freight Transport and Logistics | Jason Monios (Editor), Rickard Bergqvist (Editor) | CRC Press
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to intermodal freight transport and logistics
Chapter 2: Operations
Chapter 3: Intermodal transport equipment
Chapter 4: Rail operations, Barge operation
Chapter 6: Road distribution from the intermodal perspective
Chapter 7: Intermodal terminal design and operations
Chapter 8: The port interface, Frameworks
Chapter 9: Intermodal system management and economics
Chapter 10: Intermodal logistics
Chapter 11: Intermodal transport law
Chapter 12: Analysis, Design and modelling of intermodal systems
Chapter 13: Operations research and intermodal transport
Chapter 14: Environmental aspects of intermodal transport