Congestion and multimodal transport: a survey of cargo transport operators in the Netherlands |
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| Authors: | W -J Van Schijndel J Dinwoodie |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, 2 George Street, Brisbane 4001, Australia\n;2. School of Mathematical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, 2 George Street, Brisbane 4001, Australia;3. School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, 2 George Street, Brisbane 4001, Australia\n;1. School of Urban Planning and Design, Peking University, Shenzhen, Graduate School, China;2. Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, UK |
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| Abstract: | Longer and more frequent traffic jams in the Netherlands are increasing the costs of transporting cargo. Tightly scheduled production systems rely on punctual materials movements, but are congestion-induced delays sufficient to stimulate freight mode switching from road to combined road–rail and road–water movements? A survey of Dutch transport companies revealed an estimated 10% of vehicle operating time spent in congested conditions. The perceived impact on transport operations, consumers and service characteristics are reported. Based on the survey findings, a vehicle cost simulation attributed 7% of transport costs to congestion, increasing the attractiveness of multimodal transport and other solutions. |
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| Keywords: | Congestion in the Netherlands Transport operators survey Multimodal transport |
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