CHALLENGES FOR MULTIMODE TRANSPORT IN INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS PARK: A CASE OF TAIWANESE PORTS. IN: MARINE TECHNOLOGY V

This paper proposes an intermodal container cargo transport service that includes as its objectives economies of scale, operational efficiencies, and financial arrangement. The focus is on a short term objective to approach the long term vision by establishing a port logistics system and a global logistics management mode. The paper discusses the strategy for the intermodal freight transport system, comparing with the interior and exterior environmental situation for the intermodal development in international logistics park. Also described is the strategic planning methodology that adopted the Analytic Hierarchy Process method from the comparative point of view with container ports that use maritime intermodal facilities.