FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF INTERMODAL TRANSPORT IN BELGIUM: THE PORT OF ZEEBRUGGE

摘要

This paper describes a geographic information system-based location analysis model, developed to analyse the characteristics of the Belgian intermodal terminal landscape. The model, which originally takes the port of Antwerp into account, is extended to include the port of Zeebrugge. Based on the transportation costs, the model compares intermodal transport with unimodal road transport. After visualising the current intermodal terminal landscape, the model handles various scenarios. Highlighting the market areas of intermodal terminals, the model is used as a policy support tool to come to an integrated vision on the future development of intermodal transport in Belgium.