Analysis of the Flemish multimodal nodes
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2021
TML, together with TRI-VIZOR, identified the most important Flemish hinterland nodes for freight transport through stakeholder consultations and detailed analyses of bottlenecks. The study led to six types of measures through which the Flemish government can implement solutions.
For the further development of Flemish hinterland nodes for freight transport, we identified the most important nodes in several rounds of stakeholder consultations. Based on their geographical location, their operational profile, and the modalities they handle, we selected six nodes and conducted a detailed analysis on the specific bottlenecks they experience. For each node, we proposed possible solutions, synthesising with policy advice around the role the Flemish government can play in these solutions.
We were able to group the solutions for the main bottlenecks into six broad types of measures:
TML and TRI-VIZOR worked together in an equal partnership, based on our typical background in quantitative methods and transport economic analyses. Each selected node was personally visited and extensively discussed with the operator.
We delivered the study in early July 2021. It allows the client to make concrete proposals to the relevant minister in order to arrive at a practical work plan.
For the further development of Flemish hinterland nodes for freight transport, we identified the most important nodes in several rounds of stakeholder consultations. Based on their geographical location, their operational profile, and the modalities they handle, we selected six nodes and conducted a detailed analysis on the specific bottlenecks they experience. For each node, we proposed possible solutions, synthesising with policy advice around the role the Flemish government can play in these solutions.
We were able to group the solutions for the main bottlenecks into six broad types of measures:
- Corridors: The government supports corridor operation; multimodal services on corridors connect nodes.
- Clustering: The government supports cluster operation between nodes. Through a hub and spoke system, high-frequency services can be set up between hub and port. A hierarchy emerges between nodes.
- Multidisciplinarity: The government encourages the combination and integration of different logistics services in multimodal nodes.
- Open access: The government facilitates open access of nodes both for the accessibility of physical goods flows and for data exchange.
- Co-modality: The government encourages coordination and cooperation between different transport modes through integration and chain initiatives.
- Innovation: The government supports pathways or projects around innovative technologies, data connectivity, and new processes and concepts.
TML and TRI-VIZOR worked together in an equal partnership, based on our typical background in quantitative methods and transport economic analyses. Each selected node was personally visited and extensively discussed with the operator.
We delivered the study in early July 2021. It allows the client to make concrete proposals to the relevant minister in order to arrive at a practical work plan.
