Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to evaluate potential benefits and impacts of Dry ports for different kinds of stakeholders, which may lead to establish “Dry ports”. Dry ports are intermodal inland terminals which have been established in several countries. In this paper, we designed a methodological approach with these steps: a) Comprehensive literature review, b) Definition of “Base Case” for Dry ports with required features, c) Comparative study and analysis, d) Questionnaires, e) Analysis of answered questionnaires, and f) SWOT matrix. By means of this framework, dry ports, intermodal transportation and containerization are investigated through experts’ point of views. Iran is chosen as a case study, as a developing country. This study is based upon yearly information and statistics of the country.

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