Railbased Intermodal Freight TransportationLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

The objective of this module is to provide the student with an understanding of Intermodal Freight Transportation in the global marketplace with special reference to railway-based operations. The student will become familiar with different methods and technologies to analyse and run intermodal operations. On completion of this module, the student will have a detailed knowledge of the benefits and options of railway-related IFT and the ability to critically analyse alternative solutions. It is also of great importance that a student becomes familiar with the concept of customer satisfaction and value-added services in arranging intermodal transport.

Content

IFT vs. other solutions: also Environmental Concerns Role, Importance and Methods of IFT in Global Transportation Systems Unit Loads, Unitization and Containerisation; Intermodal Loading Units and Cargo Handling Markets and Players Basic Production Systems Infrastructure: Regional, National, Continental and Intercontinental Railway Networks; Hubs and Hinterlands Interoperability: IFT Challenge, Transhipment Technologies Information and Communication Technology Quality Concerns Cases and Experiences of Successful Solutions Economics: Cost Elements and Competitiveness Policies: Political Decisions and Programmes (national, EU- particularly Modal Shift Policies and Innovation); Competition and Opening the Networks Future Scenarios: Markets and Technology