INTERMODAL TRANSPORT OF GOODS AND PASSENGERS IN RURAL COASTAL AREAS
Typ
Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Program
Maritime management (MPMAR), MSc
Publicerad
2022
Författare
Kaktavicius, Tomas
Huus, Ayrton
Modellbyggare
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Sammanfattning
Within last two decades of research regarding intermodal transportation of goods and
passengers in rural areas was done separately. Statistics and research methods of two subjects
has to be combined as intermodal transportation of goods as well as passengers and subject of
rural areas are becoming more intertwined due to increased growth of rural areas and their
need of almost constant flow of goods (Jones et al., 2000). The purpose of this thesis is to
explore options to combine goods transportation with passenger transportation in rural coastal
areas of Sweden.
The following research takes into consideration the rural areas inhabitant´s and passenger´s
opinions, needs and points of view regarding combined transportation, handling of goods and
passengers in rural coastal areas. The project was conducted by collecting quantitative and
qualitative data of travellers’ and inhabitants’ opinions and attitudes about combined transport
of people and goods on passenger ferries in the Swedish archipelago. This was conducted by
analysing the results and by constructing a recommendation.
The research is limited to maritime transportation in the archipelago of the Swedish west coast
and municipalities of Orust, Lysekil and city of Gothenburg. The information was gathered
from relevant academic literature sources as well as interviews and questionnaires. Flow of
goods is limited to parcels, goods aimed for construction, hazardous goods, palletized goods
and recyclable waste. Logistical transport mode – boats/ferries.
Beskrivning
Ämne/nyckelord
Intermodal transport, rural coastal areas, combined transportation, flow of goods, IMDG, passenger transportation policy, marine vessels, transport logistics nodes.