INFOLOG : managing intermodal transport chains : a project sponsored by DG VII and KFB.

INFOLOG - Intermodal Information Link for Improved Logistics is a demonstration project run within the Transport Program of the European Union's Fourth Framework Programme. INFOLOG sets out to ensure the effectiveness and attractiveness of intermodal transport. To achieve this, a Transport Chain Manager - TCMS has been developed. This paper describes the concept, expected benefits, the technical basis and the first findings. (A*)