Abstract
The role of multimodal transport in cost-effective trade facilitation across the globe is highlighted in this paper. The paper also emphasizes the developmental strategies been currently deployed in upgrading and integrating modes of transport in developed countries, which is primarily aimed at realizing seamless freight and passenger transport services. The policy gaps and financial constraints that hindered the multimodal transport development in Nigeria are deduced as the main challenge of standardized integrated transport infrastructure development in Nigeria. In conclusion, the Public-private partnership (PPP) business case is recommended for a sustainable integrated transport infrastructure and services development in Nigeria. Key words: Multimodal, public-private participation, seamless, sustainability.
Highlights
Multimodal transport is the transportation of goods under a single contract, but performed with at least two different means of transport
Rawindaran et al affirmed that the terms, ”through transport”, “combined transport”, “intermodal transport” and multimodal transport are all used in the context of cargo movement from origin to destination, primarily involving the use of containers
This done, Nigeria trade and economic would start to benefit from the inherent advantages of multimodal transport operation, which include: On time cargo delivery, door to door movement of cargo, reduce cargo handling, cheaper overall transportation costs, increased safety and reliability of cargo arriving at destination
Summary
Multimodal transport ( known as combined transport) is the transportation of goods under a single contract, but performed with at least two different means of transport. Rawindaran et al affirmed that the terms, ”through transport”, “combined transport”, “intermodal transport” and multimodal transport are all used in the context of cargo movement from origin to destination, primarily involving the use of containers. These four terms are very similar meaning, that is, the transportation of goods by more than one mode of transport and a through single freight rate contract. The aim of this paper is to highlight the international acceptable practices in multimodal transport development with a view to encouraging similar practices in terms of multimodal infrastructure development in Nigeria. The objectives are to: clearly define the multimodal transport objectives, highlight its inherent benefits, level of development in Nigeria and recommend better strategies for cost-effective multimodal transport development in Nigeria
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