3. Development of intermodal transport in Europe

3.1 The market

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3.1.1 Market development

The growth in trade within the common market and its enlargement have significantly boosted demand for long-distance transport. The quest for greater competitiveness through stock reduction and industrial platform specialization has led to demands for just-in-time delivery, lean manufacturing, and split shipments.

Only road transport, with its flexibility, has been able to respond to these changes in demand, and its market share has grown considerably....