Optimisation of Multimodal Transport System for Enhancing Port Operations

Abstract

Multimodal Transportation is the cornerstone of the entire transportation sector. Multimodal Transportation is the process of transporting goods from one place to another place by using multiple modes of transportation such as Road, Rail, Air and Sea. Multimodal Transportation connects all modes of transportation by facilitating the goods to be transported back and forth the places. When the goods are available in the premises of the exporter then the goods will be transported through the road ways to the port of loading and then the goodsto be delivered will be loaded into the ship so as to reach the destination place on the right time. There are innumerable number of professionals and companies involved in the transportation of goods through the multimodal transportation. All these professionals are having a common goal of delivering the goods on time to the destination place. When the cargoes are to be delivered to a location which is located inside the land area then road and rail modes of transportation will be frequently used but when the cargoes have to be transported in huge quantities then the sea transportation is the only mode of transportation available. The research study aims to identify the ways of optimising the multimodal transportation system in order to enhance the port operations in Chennai Sector.