As theoretical approaches to port development have advanced over the years, the role of the
inland terminal has attracted increasing focus, particularly under the framework of port …

The aim of this paper is concerned with the design and development of a functional
framework for maritime mode integration in European automotive supply chain management …

While the operational realities of intermodal transport are relatively well known, the
institutional challenges are less well understood. This book provides an overview of …

This paper examines the development of intermodal transport operations at freight villages
in I taly. Quantitative data on public and private investment and ownership in each of the 25 I …

Despite the importance of information and communication technology (ICT) in the
management of transport and logistics systems, there is a shortage of studies in the road …

This paper introduces the concept of R4 (road-rail-ro-ro), a concept increasingly used in
transport and logistics research circles that defines the modern concept of the transport …

Road freight transport outsourcing is a widespread trend, but it is usually estimated without
adequate comparable research into the real role and significance of own-account transport …

This chapter aims to outline the impact of Information and Communication Technologies
(ICT) on advanced logistics and supply chain management (SCM). It focuses on the …

Abstract Information technology has become an important dimension of third party logistics
service providers (3PLs) business as their competitive advantage increasingly depends on …

The issues related to training in the transport industry should be supported by a thorough
analysis of the strategic and innovative elements that have marked the evolution of freight …