[en] This paper focuses on transversal research of the role and influences of rail freight transport,
as a part of intermodal transport in Belgium. The scope of the research concentrates on port
hinterland flows. A large SWOT analysis of the current situation is conducted, starting from the
actual weak usage of this mode of transport. Five different fields have been identified, impacting
the economy and society. Each field indicates critical internal strengths and weaknesses for
intermodal rail transportation in Belgium, and identifies possible future developments and
setbacks. A Delphi-like approach is used, including a heterogeneous panel of experts discussing
and validating the SWOT results. To prioritize the characteristics, a survey on the different
SWOT elements was performed, asking the experts to rate each statement on its influence and
likelihood of happening (level of uncertainty).
Disciplines :
Special economic topics (health, labor, transportation...)
Author, co-author :
Troch, Frank; University of Antwerp > Faculty of Applied Economics > Department of Transport and Regional Economics
Vanelslander, Thierry; University of Antwerp > Faculty of Applied Economics > Department of Transport and Regional Economics
Sys, Christa; University of Antwerp > Faculty of Applied Economics > Department of Transport and Regional Economics
Belboom, Sandra ; Université de Liège > Département de chimie appliquée > Génie chimique - Procédés et développement durable
Léonard, Angélique ; Université de Liège > Département de chimie appliquée > Génie chimique - Procédés et développement durable
Limbourg, Sabine ; Université de Liège > HEC-Ecole de gestion : UER > UER Opérations : Logistique
Merchan Arribas, Angel ; Université de Liège > Département de chimie appliquée > Génie chimique - Procédés et développement durable
Mostert, Martine ; Université de Liège > HEC-Ecole de gestion : UER > UER Opérations : Logistique
Stevens, Vidar; University of Antwerp > Faculty of Social Sciences > Department of Political Science, Research Group on Public Administration & Management
Verhoest, Koen; University of Antwerp > Faculty of Social Sciences > Department of Political Science, Research Group on Public Administration & Management
Language :
English
Title :
Brain Trains: Intermodal Rail Freight Transport and Hinterland Connections - A Swot Analysis to Assess the Belgian Rail Practice
Publication date :
August 2015
Event name :
IAME Annual Conference 2015
Event organizer :
International Association of Maritime Economists
Event place :
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Event date :
du 24 août au 26 août 2015
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Proceedings of the IAME Annual Conference 2015
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
Funders :
BELSPO - SPP Politique scientifique - Service Public Fédéral de Programmation Politique scientifique