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Supporting Intermodal Transport Solutions in Selected European Countries: Case Studies

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Reduction of congestion, through usage of alternative to road modes of transport, is one of the priorities of European transport Policy publish in such documents as: White Paper (2010, 2011), Keep Europe Moving (2006), Logistics: Keep Freight Moving (2007), Greening Transport (2008), Maritime Transport Strategy 2018 (2009) and Future of transport (2009). Authors are presenting selected best practices from EU Member States focusing on intermodal transport development. In addition, the role of public authorities in creation of efficient transport infrastructure for intermodal haulages is presented.

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    Pursuant to § 3 of the Act on Austrian Federal Railways of 1992, pursuant to Regulation of EC Council no. 1191/69 of 26 June 1969, modified by Council Regulation no. 1893/91 of 20 June 1991, transport which for environmental reasons, are in the public interest, can obtain financial aid in accordance with their execution as public services. For those benefits, within intermodal transport (including Ro-La) the compensation is set depending on the number of shipments.

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Mindur, M., Fechner, I. (2012). Supporting Intermodal Transport Solutions in Selected European Countries: Case Studies. In: Golinska, P., Hajdul, M. (eds) Sustainable Transport. EcoProduction. Environmental Issues in Logistics and Manufacturing. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-23550-4_11

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