Proceedings of ICLT 2014
MULTIMODAL AND INTERMODAL FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION: A REVIEW
Azizah Jamaludin; Saadiah Yahya; Ruslan Hassan
Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia; Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia; Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
International Conference on Logistics & Transport 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 82-87
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Abstract
Purpose: Generally, multimodal and intermodal have been widely used and being classified as the same definition. The purpose of this study is to have the comparative review between intermodal and multimodal terms whether these terms are carrying the same or totally different definitions to be used by researchers and industrial practitioners. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology of this study was carried out by reviewing literature on multimodal and intermodal freight transportation in supply chain. Findings: Multimodal involves international transportation for example ship by the use of container or cargo under a single contract. Meanwhile intermodal usually consists of intermodal terminals during the process. There is no right or wrong terms but depends to the researcher whether to use the term generally or specifically because both give the same definition of combination of two modes of freight transportations. Research limitations/implications: This paper focuses to freight transportation only and do not discuss on passenger transportation. Originality/value: This study will provide basic guideline for researchers for both definitions to steer clear of confusion for future reference.
Keywords
Multimodal; intermodal; freight transportation; supply chain
Citation
Azizah Jamaludin; Saadiah Yahya; Ruslan Hassan (2014). MULTIMODAL AND INTERMODAL FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION: A REVIEW. Proceedings of the International Conference on Logistics & Transport (ICLT 2014), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 82-87.