INTERMODAL FREIGHT TRANSPORT - A PROVINCIAL ANALYSIS

This paper is based on a study of intermodal transportation undertaken by the Transportation Group of the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of New Brunswick. The study objective was to evaluate the intermodal movements and provide the first database on intermodal traffic: flowing through the Province without an intermediate stop; within the Province; and, those with either a destination or origin in the Province. Data were collected from rail, truck, air and marine centers. Transborder (U.S.-Canada) traffic was monitored and a survey was carried out of shippers who were either using intermodal transportation or were potential users of the service. Growth trends in intermodal transportation were assessed. The concerns and issues of carriers and shippers with existing intermodal services were solicited and evaluated. This paper provides an overview of the findings from the study.