Intermodal transport is an efficient solution for reducing greenhouse gases of freight transport but it requires intermodal terminals, where the transfer between modes can occur. The location of these terminals is a key factor for achieving economic and environmental competitiveness. A bi-objective model for the intermodal terminal location-allocation problem is developed. The focus is on road ...

This research is motivated by the extraordinary increase in the use of intermodal shipments in recent years for both domestic and global movement of freight. Three mathematical models, which explore the dynamics of intermodal hub-and-spoke networks, are presented. These models use transportation costs, fixed location costs, modal connectivity costs, modal transit times and service time requirem...

This paper proposes new research themes concerning decision support in intermodal transport. Decision support models have been constructed for private stakeholders (e.g. network operators, drayage operators, terminal operators or intermodal operators) as well as for public actors such as policy makers and port authorities. Intermodal research topics include policy support, terminal network desi...

In this research, the development of intermodal perception in infancy was examined by using a new method, the intermodal learning method. 3-month-old infants were given the opportunity to learn a relation between 2 single film and soundtrack pairs through a 2-min familiarization period under 1 of 4 conditions. Films of naturalistic events were accompanied by a soundtrack that was (1) appropriat...

This paper focuses on Intermodal Freight Transportation broadly defined as a chain made up of several transportation modes that are more or less coordinated and interact in intermodal terminals to ensure door-to-door service. The goal of the chapter is to present intermodal transportation from both the supplier and the carrier perspectives, and identify important issues and challenges in design...

Positioning of intermodal terminals is of key importance since it affects the very investment into the terminal, ecological, physical issues and the costs of the operation of individual terminals. Detailed analysis has to be performed by decision-making regarding the siting of intermodal terminals. The work analyzes the relevant criteria necessary for the siting of intermodal terminals. The pro...

This article aims at identifying some commonalities and differences in intermodal freight in France and Japan, focusing on urban zones. This comparison puts into perspective two spatial situations tinged with land pressure. It helps us identify opportunities for knowledge and transfer of best practices for the promotion of modal shift and for land use and planning policies that favor intermodal...

An increasing amount of available data sources and intermodal travelling pose a challenge for the design of mobility apps. This paper examines the concept of an interface for intermodal personalized travel assistance and routing. The analysis of two central use cases intermodal routing and personalization revealed pitfalls and gaps for the design of mobility apps.

Fundamental to intermodal development is consistent demand modeling across the intermodal system, which coordinates resource allocation. However, different planning organizations are responsible for the development of different components of the intermodal system. In the case of air transportation, air demand modeling is mainly conducted by Federal Aviation Administration and commercial airline...

We develop an aerodynamic loading assignment model for intermodal freight trains based on an integer-programming framework to help terminal managers make up more fuel-efficient trains. This is the first use of optimization modeling to address the aerodynamics and energy efficiency of railroad intermodal trains. Several recommendations regarding railway equipment use, operations, and policy are ...