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Logistics network and externalities for short sea transport: An analysis of horticultural exports from southeast Spain
Abstract This paper discusses the benefits of using short sea shipping in intermodal transport for fruit and vegetables. Multi-Criteria Decision Making techniques are applied to determine optimal allocation between land and intermodal transport, including environmental externalities. A sensitivity analysis is also carried out to monitor changing priorities among decision-makers (exporters) so as to encourage a modal shift. The results reveal savings in intermodal transport costs and a slight reduction in externalities with respect to land transport. However, the exporter must assume an increased delivery time of goods. At present, this situation is far from a reality, highlighting how inherently complicated it is to change the modes of transport.
Highlights ► It is shown the difficulty of the change to intermodal transport for perishable products. ► Cost internalisation policies (externalities) would have no effect on modal shift. ► It is necessary to change exporters' perceptions and provide incentives for the use of shipping.
Logistics network and externalities for short sea transport: An analysis of horticultural exports from southeast Spain
Abstract This paper discusses the benefits of using short sea shipping in intermodal transport for fruit and vegetables. Multi-Criteria Decision Making techniques are applied to determine optimal allocation between land and intermodal transport, including environmental externalities. A sensitivity analysis is also carried out to monitor changing priorities among decision-makers (exporters) so as to encourage a modal shift. The results reveal savings in intermodal transport costs and a slight reduction in externalities with respect to land transport. However, the exporter must assume an increased delivery time of goods. At present, this situation is far from a reality, highlighting how inherently complicated it is to change the modes of transport.
Highlights ► It is shown the difficulty of the change to intermodal transport for perishable products. ► Cost internalisation policies (externalities) would have no effect on modal shift. ► It is necessary to change exporters' perceptions and provide incentives for the use of shipping.
Logistics network and externalities for short sea transport: An analysis of horticultural exports from southeast Spain
Pérez-Mesa, Juan Carlos (author) / Galdeano-Gómez, Emilio (author) / Salinas Andújar, Jose A. (author)
Transport Policy ; 24 ; 188-198
2012-01-01
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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