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Integrating intermodal transport with logistics: a case study of the UK retail sector

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Retail traffic is one of the main drivers for the growth of intermodal transport services in the UK. This paper examines the key factors underpinning this modal shift in order to learn lessons for other market and geographical contexts. Since successful retail intermodal logistics involves many actors, this paper is based on semi-structured interviews with major UK retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and rail operators, supplemented by document analysis. The qualitative data are analysed via a conceptual framework derived from the literature. Despite past successes and the presence of drivers for future growth, the paper identifies many operational issues without current solutions and the presence of ongoing public subsidy. The major conclusion is that the importance of 3PLs, aggregation and multi-user platforms must be recognised by transport planners in supporting the use of intermodal transport by retailers and other large shippers.

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Judul Seri

Integrating intermodal transport with logistics

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ATC LO MON i

Penerbit

United Kingdom : routledge taylor france group., 2015

Deskripsi Fisik

29 p.

Bahasa

English

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LO

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

online resource

Edisi

Vol. 38, No. 3, 347–374

Subjek

Logistics
intermodal transport
distribution
Integration
Rail
Retail

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Pernyataan Tanggungjawab

Jason Monios

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