Monios, Jason editor. Bergqvist, Rickard editor. text bibliography flu 2017 monographic eng 1 online resource (xxiv, 280 pages) Applying sophisticated management techniques to freight transport offers the potential for significant cost savings as well as greater efficiency. Yet the inherent complexity of intermodal transport presents many challenges.This practical textbook on the operations of intermodal transport and logistics focuses on the practical concerns and the basics of operations, such as vehicles, containers, handling operations, logistics management and optimisation. All chapters are written by field specialists, and the volume includes additional chapters on economics, law and the environment to put the practical topics into context.It presents a balanced textbook for postgraduate students and also a reference text for those in industry or the public sector involved in the planning of intermodal freight transport.--Provided by publisher. chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 PART 1I Operations -- chapter 3 PART 1II Frameworks -- chapter 4 PART 1V Analysis. edited by Jason Monios and Rickard Bergqvist. Includes bibliographical references. Containerization Freight and freightage Business logistics TA1215 .I58 2017 380.52 I612 (DLC) 2016053290 9781315177762 9781351711357 9781498785136 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781315177762 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781315177762 180331 20240802171038.0 9781315177762