Abstract This paper discusses the benefits of using short sea shipping in intermodal transport for fruit and vegetables. Multi-Criteria Decision Making techniques are applied to determine optimal allocation between land and intermodal transport, including environmental externalities. A sensitivity analysis is also carried out to monitor changing priorities among decision-makers (exporters) so as to encourage a modal shift. The results reveal savings in intermodal transport costs and a slight reduction in externalities with respect to land transport. However, the exporter must assume an increased delivery time of goods. At present, this situation is far from a reality, highlighting how inherently complicated it is to change the modes of transport.

    Highlights ► It is shown the difficulty of the change to intermodal transport for perishable products. ► Cost internalisation policies (externalities) would have no effect on modal shift. ► It is necessary to change exporters' perceptions and provide incentives for the use of shipping.


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    Titel :

    Logistics network and externalities for short sea transport: An analysis of horticultural exports from southeast Spain



    Erschienen in:

    Transport Policy ; 24 ; 188-198


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2012-01-01


    Format / Umfang :

    11 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch





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