Emerging global logistics networks: some consequences for transport system analysis and design.

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Tavasszy, L. Groothedde, B. & Ruijgrok, C.J.
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Abstract

Advances in telecommunications and information technology have given companies the means to manage the physical movement of product over long, often circuitous, routes. Many carriers have invested heavily in 'track and trace' systems, to be able to establish the location of any consignment at any time. This paper explores the logistics dimension of changes in the global trade and logistics market, and develops some thinking around the possible consequences for transport systems: what new requirements will these emerging logistics networks place on our intermodal transport systems? What is needed in order to build new scenarios for strategic decision-making in the public sector that take these developments into account? This document contains sections as follows: Introduction; High-quality logistics networks are key to a globalising economy; The evolution of logistics networks results in new spatial interactions; Global network management: new demands upon transport systems; Extending the boundaries of forecasting and modelling; and Concluding remarks. For the covering abstract see ITRD E141216.

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C 45637 (In: C 45633 [electronic version only]) /70 / ITRD E141221
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In: Benefiting from globalisation : transport sector contribution and policy challenges : 17th International ECMT/OECD Symposium on Transport Economics and Policy, Berlin, 25-27 October 2006, published in Paris by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD / International Transport Forum ITF, 2008, p. 131-148, 36 ref.

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