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GLOBALISATION has led to increased
competition, thus thrusting the
traditional management systems towards
more contemporary operations. This,
in turn, has brought to focus the
need for strong hinterland connectivity
and greater efficiency in logistics
and transport facilities. This is
primarily achieved by creating strong
intermodal links between gateways
and hinterland and between different
transport modes. Eventually, the
prime focus of the logistics service
providers is on responding to the
accelerating demands of the end-users,
who need speedier and cost effective
services in this fast-paced, competitive
world.
On one hand, evacuation of cargo
from the port and movement to
the port areas have to be properly
synchronised so that the intermodal
network functions smoothly. On
the other, it is crucial to improve
road and rail connectivity by
upgrading infrastructure to increase
the load-carrying capacity and
quality of roads as well as the
capacity of railways to meet future
traffic demand.
Not only has trade between countries
surged, but there are also new
ways of cooperation between firms,
where coordination of goods and
information flows crosswise of
the firms play an important role.
Therefore development of an effective
transport strategy is now more
of a central challenge.