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The importance of frequency for combined transport of containers
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Abstract
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In this paper a comparison is made between direct road haulage and combined transport (inland navigation with oncarriage by truck) for the transport of containers from a seaport to the hinterland. The analysis is based on the concept of total logistics costs, a central concept in the theory of logistics. It is shown that the frequency of sailings between the seaport and the inland terminal is a key factor determining the competitiveness of combined transport vis-à-vis direct road haulage. |
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Language
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English
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Research paper / UA, Faculty of Applied Economics UFSIA-RUCA ; 2002:030
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Antwerp
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UA
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2002
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21 p.
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