ALLOTMENT BOOKING IN INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Modelling Corridor Networks in Intermodal Barge Transport

In this paper the design of the service network in intermodal barge transport is studied. The network of inland barge terminals is modeled to demonstrate potential cooperations in a corridor network. Cooperation between inland terminals leads to bundling of freight flows in the hinterland of major ports. A service network design methodology for intermodal barge transport is developed and applie...

Path Dependency, Networks and Intermodal Transport

This work-in-progress paper presents some initial considerations for a study aiming at analysing path dependencies in the European intermodal rail-road industry. More specifically this paper reviews some of the literature relating to path-dependency in networks and relate it to a specific interpretation of the structure-agency duality, and the attempt is to move towards an initial explication o...

Determinants of Intermodal Transport and Turkey’s Transport Infrastructure

1. Introduction Intermodalism has been increasing both in the world and Turkey due to the demand and supply side developments in transport industry. Turkey has great potential in terms of intermodal transportation owing to its privileged geographical position amid European, Central Asia and Middle Eastern countries. The trend in development patterns in the Mediterrenean, the Black Sea, The CIS ...

Optimization of empty container movements in intermodal transport

Allotment gardening and health: a comparative survey among allotment gardeners and their neighbors without an allotment

Background: The potential contribution of allotment gardens to a healthy and active life-style is increasingly recognized, especially for elderly populations. However, few studies have empirically examined beneficial effects of allotment gardening. In the present study the health, well-being and physical activity of older and younger allotment gardeners was compared to that of controls without ...