Common Recognition
concerning Intermodal Transport
(Cargo Transport)
We have made an
activity report from the answer received from Transportation Working Group members.
(1) Impediments to smooth and
efficient intermodal transport
Congestion on
truck routes from / to ports / airports
Delays in customs
procedures
Where rail
facilitates are present, infrastructure is insufficient to handle required freight ( ex.
track weight, terminal capacity )
Lack of cooperation
/ coordination in planning between tiers of government and relevant planning authorities.
(2) The cause of
each intermodal problem indicated in (1) above
The capacity of
road systems connecting ports is limited, but the modal
share of roads is
absolutely high.
The customs
procedure is complicated, and there is a lack of coordination
between customs and
other agencies involved in cargo clearance.
The capacity of the
rail system is mainly occupied by passenger trains.
There are few
incentives for coordinated planning and decision making,
and also poor
understanding at local and state levels.
(3) Actions /
steps to address each problem indicated in (2) above
Expansion of
the road systems, and improvements in truck tracking technology and telecommunications for
better scheduling and management of peak flows.Extending customs
working hours, simplifying the customs procedures and promoting the EDI system.To promote the
building and operation of cargo terminals to private investors.Intermodal Freight
Working groups comprising personnel from different tiers and sections to coordinate the
various intermodal freight activities.
(3)Major obstacles in implementing
the standards such as ISO, IATA, EDI
Industry standards
have evolved where there is a commercial benefit.Cost and efficiency
issues for individual operators within industries.Ignoring the
importance of the private sector.Some companies
consider the staff training for implementation of these standards as an obstacle.
(4) Obstacles that impede the
smooth or seamless connections where passenger and cargo operations overlap
The passenger and
cargo transportation systems operate separately in many countries.Long distance
container trains use the same tracks as urban passenger trains. During peak hours,
passenger trains are given priority, causing delays to freight services.
(5) The measures implemented in
each economy to address efficiency / facilitation of intermodal transport
Legislation in its
focus on freight and intermodal transportation and port access issues.Deregulation of
road mass limits.Training programs
and courses for the personnel engaged in the industries organized by the relevant
organizations.Financial support
for facilitates and machines useful for intermodal transportation.
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