AbstractThe 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 when considering outbound distribution. Furthermore, it provides a readjustment of traditional concepts and terminology with findings that the role of ro-ro port terminals should be considered as decoupling points, poles and postponement platforms. Case studies examine relevant Western European ro-ro port terminals for cars and respective links to assembly/factories of vehicles localized in the hinterland and concludes that ro-ro port terminals reduce logistical friction and impedance, as well as promote space/time compression.
The role of European «ro-ro» port terminals in the automotive supply chain management
Journal of Transport Geography ; 18 , 1 ; 116-124
2008-01-01
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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