An Exploratory Analysis of the Effects of Modal Split Obligations in Terminal Concession Contracts

The port authority of Rotterdam has been the first to incorporate modal split obligations in concession contracts for container terminals. Given the increasing focus of port authorities on sustainable hinterland connectivity, other port authorities may also move in this direction. A reduced share of road transport in the modal split can increase competitiveness in the hinterland, secure better levels of road accessibility and reduce the carbon footprint of hinterland transport. Through in-depth interviews with the three major terminal operating companies in Rotterdam, this paper explores the effects of modal split obligations. The impact of modal split obligations in concession contracts ranges from an impact solely on terminal design to an effect on the business model that terminal operating companies apply in a specific port.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSTL.2014.064903
• Record URL:
  http://inderscience.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=N806823Q340223MN
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  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/17566517
• Supplemental Notes:
  • © 2014 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
• Authors:
  • Van den Berg, Roy
  • de Langen, Peter W
• Publication Date: 2014

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 571-592
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1756-6517
  • EISSN: 1756-6525
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijstl

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Competition; Concessions; Container terminals; Contracts; Greenhouse gases; Modal split; Port authorities; Ports
• Uncontrolled Terms: Hinterlands
• Geographic Terms: Rotterdam (Netherlands)
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01539543
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 29 2014 10:04AM