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Table 1 Improvement approaches for Swiss Split and their influence on the generic elements of the transport chain
From: Swiss Split—a holistic approach to the distribution of containers to private sidings
Weakness of current Swiss Split | Improvement approach | Influenced element of the transport chain | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Unload | Transport | Transhipment | ||
Very old rolling stock | Development of a new Swiss Split-Wagon | X | X | |
Widely dispersed terminal structure | New gateway terminal | X | X | |
Business plan focuses on SWL transport | New business model, covering the entire transport chain | X | X | X |
SWL production scheme | Improved SWL production scheme | X | ||