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