The study examines the impact of container handling on intermodal transport along the China-Europe rail route, also known as the Silk Road. Based on publicly available data, the freight traffic on the Silk Road and the methods of “get on the train” and “get off the train” containers at intermediate stops along the route will be investigated. Containers travelling on the train are passengers like people with different travel goals. Accordingly, they may have different embarkation and disembarkation stations, which the technology must cater for. Advances in technology, robotisation and the use of Industry 4.0 methods in container handling could have a significant impact on intercontinental rail and continental intermodal freight transport, creating opportunities for more efficient operation of rail infrastructure. Modern container handling and the railroad intermodal freight transport it underpins could be a prerequisite for sustainable freight transport. We present a model for competitive intermodal freight transport on a market basis and its potential for implementation along the Silk Road.


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    Title :

    Container Handling Along the Silk Road


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    Publication date :

    2024-05-15


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    1316245 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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