SIG B3 – Freight Transport Operations and Intermodality

Group Objective

SIG B3 focuses on connecting logistics and freight transport operations. As such our SIG covers freight transported by all modes of transport with a strong focus on how freight transport modes are integrated – in particular, the importance of intermodal transport and the relationship between freight transport and logistics management and the effects of related ICT solutions.

Our principal objectives are:

• Providing a platform for researchers, managers, and policymakers to exchange ideas, theories, and methods in the field of freight transport operations and intermodality
• Organizing and coordinating sessions on freight transport operations and intermodality at the WCTR conferences
• Contributing to research activities in the field of freight transport operations and intermodality
• Fostering cooperation with various research organizations

Membership

Membership of the Group is open to open to any researchers, industry managers, executives and policy makers with research interest in the subject area. Membership of the WCTRS is encouraged but not required. To join the Group, or for more information, please contact one of the Chairs listed below.

SIG B3 Chair – Ralf Elbert (Technical University of Darmstadt)

SIG B3 Co-Chair – Gunnar Stefansson (University of Iceland and Chalmers University of Technology)

SIG B3 Co-Chair – Elenna Dugundji (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

SIG B3 Co-Chair – Mahnam Saeednia (Delft University of Technology)

Further Information

For further information please visit also our LinkedIn group.