Abstract
The transport policy of the European Union is based on the mission of restructuring road traffic into other and energy-favourable transport modes which have not been sufficiently represented yet. Therefore, the development of the inland waterway and rail transport, and connectivity in the intermodal transport network are development planning priorities of the European transport strategy. The aim of this research study was to apply the scientific methodology and thus analyse the factors that affect the distribution of the goods flows and by using the fuzzy logic to make an optimization model, according to the criteria of minimizing the costs and negative impact on the environment, for the selection of the optimal transport route. Testing of the model by simulation, was performed on the basis of evaluating the criteria of the influential parameters with unprecise and indefinite input parameters. The testing results show that by the distribution of the goods flow from road transport network to inland waterways or rail transport, can be predicted in advance and determine the transport route with optimal characteristics. The results of the performed research study will be used to improve the process of planning the transport service, with the aim of reducing the transport costs and environmental pollution.
Highlights
Favourable geographical position of Croatia, traversed by the European transport corridors, has the potential for development and expansion of the economy
Transport corridors passing through the territory of Croatia constitute a component of the European intermodal transport system
By analysing the criteria and variables affecting the flow of goods, scientific knowledge, on the basis of which a model for optimization of the transport route for optimum transport mode on intermodal transport corridors, has been developed
Summary
Favourable geographical position of Croatia, traversed by the European transport corridors, has the potential for development and expansion of the economy. The strategic plan for the development of non-road, intermodal forms of transport (rail and inland waterway transport) would significantly reduce pollution and energy consumption in the transport sector. The aim of this scientific research was to explore and analyse the influential factors for the optimization of transit flows of goods, the intermodal transport network and the choice of transport mode with optimum energy consumption, reduced environmental pollution and acceptable transport costs. By analysing the criteria and variables affecting the flow of goods, scientific knowledge, on the basis of which a model for optimization of the transport route for optimum transport mode on intermodal transport corridors, has been developed
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