Measurement of energy-saving effect by intermodal freight transport in Thailand
by Shinya Hanaoka, Taqsim Husnain, Tomoya Kawasaki, Pichet Kunadhamraks
World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research (WRITR), Vol. 3, No. 4, 2011

Abstract: In Thailand, transport sector is the largest energy consuming sector (38%). Road haulage of freight transport accounts for approximately 92% of total domestic freight movements. Accordingly, it is one of the largest contributors to adverse environmental impacts. This study presents one option to reduce energy consumption through modal shift from trailer to intermodal transport involving railway and waterway. It focuses on freight movements between Bangkok and Hat Yai in Thailand. Energy savings are measured by multi-objective optimisation model using decision variables consisting of three mode options: trailer only, intermodal-rail and intermodal-waterway. In addition to energy consumption, the objective function also includes time and charge of shipment factor.

Online publication date: Mon, 01-Aug-2011

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