Development of intermodal transport systems in Africa

Abstract

Inter-modal transport system can involve a combination of two or more modes of transport in a transportation chain used to deliver cargo from its origin to its destination. Inland container depots are often developed as exchange nodes for the interchange of container cargo between two modes of transport, such as from rail to road transport. Studies have shown that a well-designed inter-modal transport system can increase the overall efficiency of countries’ existing transport infrastructure.