National Logistics Network Design with Regard to Transport Co-Modality
Journal Title: Logistics and Transport - Year 2013, Vol 19, Issue 3
Abstract
The article presents a general approach to logistics network design for logistics system of Poland in aspect of co-modality. The main tasks realized by this network and its functions in cargo flow were defined. Special attention was paid to transport co-modality. Starting from the concept of co-modality the main principles for a national logistics network were defined.
Authors and Affiliations
Jolanta Żak, Ilona Jacyna, Konrad Lewczuk, Michał Kłodawski, Roland Jachimowski
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