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3.4. Obstacles to intermodal transport
Since a key factor hindering the wider use of intermodal transport on shorter distances is the
substantial share of transhipment costs, one important aspect in intermodal efficiency is connection at
the nodal points. Facilities at nodes have to be standardised to provide efficient services, accessibility
to these nodes has to be developed or improved and transportation systems have to be integrated to
attain intermodality. The links which connect the nodal points to form the logistics network are most
effective when they appear to be seamless, i.e. facilitating transport with minimum interruption,
inconvenience and wasted time. Various obstacles to seamless intermodal transport exist in and
between Member countries (OECD, 2001).
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