Unlocking Efficient and Sustainable Freight Transport in Europe: Intermodal Connectivity

Intermodal Connectivity in Europe The European Intermodal Transport policy, targets intermodality in freight transportation that is friendly to the environment and efficient to its users. In Europe, Rail and barge services form the backbone of intermodal freight transportation chains (de Langen, 2017). Barges focus on short distances, while rails are used for long-distance transportation. Bare and rail are efficient freight transportation modes for bulk goods. The intermodal connectivity in Europe provides a gate