MATEC Web of Conferences (Jan 2017)

Potential for Intermodal Transport of Chemical Goods in Slovakia

  • Jagelčák Juraj,
  • Zámečník Ján,
  • Kiktová Monika

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201713400021
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 134
p. 00021

Abstract

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This article deals with intermodal transport of chemical goods in Slovak republic. Analysis is based on information from interviews with companies and logistics service providers. The first part of the article describes importance of Intermodal transport and basic transport routes for intermodal transport. Respondents considered advantages and disadvantages of intermodal transport. Possible improvements inside companies and improvements of external framework conditions to promote modal shift are described in the second part of the paper.