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It’s been an interesting week for an air freight journalist, masquerading as a sea freight hack. Industrial espionage, you could call it.

The air cargo industry will be gratified to learn that its name did come up at the TOC Container Supply Chain event in Antwerp, despite its trifling market share (by volume). And even more pleased to know that it came up in relation to modal shift. Now that’s not something you hear every day.

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  • Enno Osinga

    June 18, 2012 at 7:03 am

    We think you are spot on here. Indeed at Schiphol we are building a regional development called Amsterdam Connecting Trade (ACT) which includes a connection to the High Speed Rail network as well as an Inland Barge Terminal. Together with the Ports of Amsterdam and Rotterdam this will provide a true full multi modal hub. Of course the integrated Logistics information platform that is now on the national agenda will ensure that shippers and forwarders can actually manage those multi modal flows through a single system. It is not there yet but no doubt it is the future.
    Best regards
    Enno Osinga

  • Alex Lennane

    June 18, 2012 at 9:14 am

    I had a feeling Amsterdam would be on to it. I heard a really interesting presentation from the Port of Antwerp about multi-modal connectivity and how it can be used to cut emissions, and it occurred to me that this option could be used by airports as well as ports.
    Alex

  • Heighten - Shanghai

    July 02, 2012 at 4:18 am

    Interesting article.

    Read one of your research reports that points to the growth of Turkey, Greece and NAPA as key intermodal hubs. These destinations cut significant lead times off Hamburg and Antwerp if service levels are sufficient.

    The Emirates are another to watch with their recent acquisitions and statements about future inter-modal integration. Exciting and challenging times in the industry.

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