Development of intermodal transport in Europe
Intermodal transportation

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....