The role of European "ro-ro" port terminals in the automotive supply chain management

Dias, J. C. Quaresma; Calado, João Manuel Ferreira; Mendonça, M. C.

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Authors

Dias, J. C. Quaresma

Calado, João Manuel Ferreira

Mendonça, M. C.

Abstract(s)

The aim of this paper is concerned with the design and development of a functional framework for maritime mode integration in European automotive supply chain management when considering outbound distribution. Furthermore, it provides a readjustment of traditional concepts and terminology with findings that the role of ro-ro port terminals should be considered as decoupling points, poles and postponement platforms. Case studies examine relevant Western European ro-ro port terminals for cars and respective links to assembly/factories of vehicles localized in the hinterland and concludes that ro-ro port terminals reduce logistical friction and impedance, as well as promote space/time compression.

Keywords

Automotive Supply Chain Management Short Sea Shipping ro-ro Port Terminals Logistics Postponement Decoupling Points Cars Transportation Postponement Logistics Framework Policies Product

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/1289

Citation

Dias J C Q, Calado J M F, Mendonça M C. The role of European "ro-ro" port terminals in the automotive supply chain management. Journal of Transport Geography. 2010; 18 (1): 116-124.