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Table 5 Barriers and Enabler to intermodal rail and LDHV goods
From: Experiences of rail intermodal freight transport for low-density high value (LDHV) goods in Europe
Barriers | Enablers | Additional enablers |
|---|---|---|
Terminal to terminal service | Door-to-door service | 3PL/Freight Forwarder |
Terminals as key source of delay | Improved and reliable terminals | Track side converted into low cost terminal |
Longer transit time | Introduce faster service | More frequent service |
Unreliable arrival and departure | Application of integrated approach | Supported by information system |