Economic Transportation Research Articles

Research on Optimization Strategies of Regional Cross-Border Transportation Networks—Implications for the Construction of Cross-Border Transport Corridors in Xinjiang

Facility connectivity plays a pioneering role in the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping in 2013. Xinjiang, as the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt bordering eight Eurasian countries, plays a crucial role in cross-border transportation and humanistic exchanges and is the focus of the national connectivity initiative. While the current analysis on regional accessibility has become more diversified, analyses on long-distance cross-border corridors are still relatively rare. Therefore, this paper takes the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China as the main study area extending westward to the five Central Asian countries. Modified accessibility accounting methods and gravity models are used to analyze the current status of accessibility and the strength of economic ties between Xinjiang and the five Central Asian countries. The results showed that the distance decay effect of transportation accessibility between Xinjiang and the five Central Asian countries is obvious; the constraints of “natural geography + transportation economy” affect the accessibility level from each state in Xinjiang to the five Central Asian countries and shows a trend of strength in the north and weakness in the south. From the optimization of the regional planning road network in a reverse projection, G3033 and other highways and the construction of the Yi-A railroad will improve the status quo of “east-west access but not north-south access” in Xinjiang. The “corridor effect” and spatial polarization characteristics of economic connection intensity from Xinjiang to the five Central Asian countries are significant. This study has important theoretical and practical significance for the construction of cross-border corridors.

Circular Economy: A Technological Innovation Strategy for Sustainability in Air Transport

This work aims to identify innovations, technological advances, and best practices to migrate towards a circular economy in air transport. The relevance of the research lies in the contribution to the generation of circular economy knowledge in the field of administration with application in the aeronautical industry. By analyzing literature and best practices, the circular economy could be a viable solution to reduce the use of natural resources in aircraft manufacturing and airport operations. Among the main findings are innovations and technological developments in new materials, fuels, building methods, and best practices implemented at airports to obtain energy and generate less waste. It has also been identified that applying circular economy principles in this mode of transport would contribute to sustainability efforts and increase the competitiveness of organizations in the sector.

Study on a novel hydrogen liquification process applying mixed-refrigerant for pre-cooling and cryogenics

Reducing the energy consumption of hydrogen liquefaction process is an urgent issue to improve the economy of liquid hydrogen transportation. A novel large-scale hydrogen liquefaction system, with a capacity of 100 TPD, is proposed in this paper. The pre-cooling system is composed of a mixed-refrigerant (MR) refrigeration cycle and a CO2–NH3 cascade refrigeration cycle. Due to the auxiliary pre-cooling effect of the CO2–NH3 cascade cycle, temperature of the pre-cooled hydrogen can be as low as −200.9 °C. A modified MR Joule Brayton cycle with an additional compressor is used as the cryogenic system to cool the hydrogen from −200.9 °C to −252.2 °C. Besides, a four-stage ortho-to-para conversion (OPC) process is utilized. Performance of the novel system is investigated and optimized using the Aspen HYSYS software. According to the results, the lowest specific energy consumption (SEC) of the proposed process is 6.15 kWh/kgLH2 and the exergy efficiency is as high as 67.4%. Based on the energy analysis, the best system coefficient of performance is 0.1751 with a 96.3% of p-H2 in the liquid hydrogen. In addition, compared to the initial conceptual system, the proposed system exhibits significant performance enhancements, a 20% reduction in SEC and a 27.9% increase in exergy efficiency. A sensitivity analysis is conducted to assess the impact of refrigerant composition and hydrogen pressure on the system, resulting in the determination of the optimal proportions of refrigerant components and the optimal inlet pressure. Results of the study can provide theoretical reference for the further development of large-scale hydrogen liquefaction technology.

Improving hydrogen liquefaction efficiency based on the temperature-distributed refrigeration method in regenerative refrigerators

Liquid hydrogen has more advantages than gaseous hydrogen in terms of economy and convenience of storage and transportation owing to its higher energy density. Therefore, the hydrogen liquefaction technology is conducive to promotion and application for hydrogen energy in many sectors. The small-scale regenerative refrigerators usually use helium as the working fluid, which is of the high-low temperature cycle, and bring about a significant entropy generation during the cooling process. In this work, the study on the liquefaction rate and FOM (figure of merit) is implemented with a working fluid of hydrogen. It shows that the entropy generation much decreases when applying the distributed refrigeration method comparing to the high-low temperature cycle, and the COP (coefficient of performance) reaches 80 % when cooling the sensible heat load and conversion heat. The calculation results indicate that the liquefaction rate of the temperature-distributed cycle reaches 34.32 L/d at a refrigeration power of 15 W (a representative case). While the maximum of FOM is 0.483, which is improved by 21.7 % compared with the high-low temperature cycle.

The revolution of IT technologies in the transport economy: application and essence

The article focuses on the study of the use of information technology (IT) in the transport economy and its impact on this industry. The main objectives of the study were to identify key technological trends in the transport industry, analyse their advantages and challenges, as well as assess the prospects for the development of IT technologies in this area. Based on the literature review and analysis of existing technological solutions, the following results were identified: IT technologies can improve the efficiency and safety of transport systems, reduce the negative impact on the environment and improve customer service. However, there are several challenges, such as data security issues, standardization and regulation, that require attention and solutions. The study highlights the importance of developing and integrating IT technologies into the transport economy and warns of the need for a balance between innovation and regulation. In general, the development of IT technologies in the transport industry promises to create a smarter, more stable and convenient system, contributing to improving the quality of life and economic growth.

Institutional conditions of technological changes in large regional water transport clusters

The purpose of this research is to study the institutional conditions for changes in the technological structure of the water transport economy from the perspective of large transport clusters. The theoretical and methodological basis of the work is the fundamental concepts of classical institutionalism, institutional-evolutionary economic theory, presented in classical and modern works of domestic and foreign scientists implementing institutional and evolutionary approaches to the analysis of technological and institutional dynamics in the economy. During the research process, categorical, comparative, structural-logical and system-functional methods of scientific analysis were used. Argumentation of conclusions and substantiation of theoretical positions are carried out based on the use of methods of analysis, synthesis, and deduction. The method of schematic representation of the relationships between the categories under study was also used. As a result, the following research results were obtained: changes in the technological structure of the industry determine the state and possible options for its further development; the formed technological base determines the advantages or disadvantages of the industry when positioning it in the international arena, however, the influence of the effect of previous development can neutralize changes in the technological paradigm, therefore, the stimulation of technological innovation is closely dependent on the state of the innovation and production systems.

Examining the Influence of Rural Road Network Development on Livelihood - A Case Study on Kilinochchi District

TThe population of Sri Lanka, an island country in the Asian zone, is projected to be about 22 million in mid-2030. In Sri Lanka, the transportation economy plays a significant role. Roads provide the benefits to enhance the socio-economic conditions of communities. Roads are linked to locations, individuals, and social and economic activities. Better road conditions promote better connections between rural and social and economic activities. While rural road investment is widely believed to reduce poverty, there has been little systematic analysis or evidence on whether rural roads affect people experiencing poverty or the impact. After the war ended in 2008, the government carried out some road projects nationwide. Kilinochchi district is also not exceptional. This study focused only on rural roads and how they relate to livelihood. A questionnaire survey was conducted, covering four dimensions; impact on (i) Transportation Services, (ii) Traveling Patterns, (iii) Village Profile, and (iv) Income and Welfare before and after the road projects in Kilinochchi District. One hundred twenty-two families were selected for the research. For the change in the aesthetic value of the village after the road development, none of the respondents rated it as reduced or reduced dramatically. Around 100 respondents accepted that school connectivity has significantly improved after road development. The study proves that road development positively impacts people’s social and economic practices.

FREE FARE PUBLIC TRANSPORT AS A DETERMINATE ON PUPILS TRAVEL BEHAVIOR AND PREFERENCES IN THEIR DAILY TRAVELS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY – THE CASE OF GDYNIA (POLAND)

The concept of influencing changes in transport behavior towards sustainable mobility, which is gaining popularity in the 21st century, is free public transport (FFPT). It is estimated that the number of cities in which attempts were made to introduce FFPT exceeds 100. Most of them are located in Europe, especially in France and Poland. FFPT has mostly been restricted to specific city areas or market segments in the hope of increasing demand for public transport services. Because of this, a number of publications on free fare results refer to specific cases in cities. The main aim of this article is to examine the impact of free fares on the behavior and transport preferences of pupils in Gdynia, Poland. On the basis of the study of preferences and transport behavior of the inhabitants of Gdynia, carried out earlier by the team in 2010, 2012, 2015, and 2018, a preliminary description of the behavior and transport preferences of students was prepared. The research of the pupils was conducted twice: before and after the introduction of free travel entitlements. The results of the research carried out, and the data analysis, confirmed that FFPT had no impact on demand for public transport services or the travel behavior of pupils. According to the authors, the lack of positive effects of FFPT on travel behavior in the segment of students, or even more broadly, for achieving the purposes of sustainable mobility, results from the interaction of the following factors: specificity of students' travel behavior determined by the schedule of school activities, pupils' positive attitude to cars as urban transport means, not covering all means of public transport services of FFPT in Gdynia (the city rail is not covered by FFPT), short period of time since FFPT has been introduced. The results of the presented studies could not be verified due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors emphasize that before introducing FFPT, politicians should rely on the analysis of anticipated changes in the behavior of residents and the impact of FFPT on the economy of public transport, sustainable mobility goals and political and social results. This article complements the current knowledge on the results related to the introduction of FFPT for a selected group of residents.

Small Transport Operators as Democratic Actors: Work, Politics, and Governance in Delhi

AbstractThe paper broadly illuminates how livelihood pursuits and acts of democratic citizenship mutually constitute each other for the urban working poor in South Asia and argues this through the “democratic action” done by the auto‐rickshaw drivers in Delhi. The paper shows how the drivers work their livelihoods and maintain stable work conditions while also trying to protect its very possibilities in the future. The paper does this by tracing first how government regulation envelopes the everyday livelihoods of these drivers, forcing them to master regulation. The drivers go on to perform two kinds of work—challenging regulation on its own terrain and performing electoral activities in lieu of changing regulation and policy. The paper argues that we can understand these two kinds of activities as pertaining to substantive and procedural democracy. The paper draws upon 24 months of dissertation fieldwork in Delhi with auto‐drivers, other small transport operators, bureaucrats, lawyers, politicians, and others associated with the small transport economy.

Comparative techno-economic and life cycle analyses of synthetic “drop-in” fuel production from UK wet biomass

Renewable synthetic hydrocarbon “drop-in” fuels can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from transport, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors like freight and aviation. However, no study has extensively addressed the concerns over biomass availability, cost viability, and CO2 reduction feasibility that are associated with diverse production configurations and feedstocks. Here, we report detailed techno-economics and life cycle greenhouse gas emission assessments of drop-in fuel productions via hydrothermal liquefaction to assess their economic viabilities, CO2 mitigation potentials, and prospects for scale-up specifically within the UK context. Our approach integrates key production factors which include regional availability of main feedstocks (digestates, food waste, biodegradable municipal waste, and sewage sludge), plant configurations (centralised vs decentralised) and hydrogen sources (grey, blue, green). We demonstrated the economic trade-off between economy-of-scale and feedstock transport distances in the centralised/decentralised configurations, and also the economic and emissions trade-offs associated with the use of different hydrogen sources. We find that co-processing of different waste feedstocks is an important strategy to minimise fuel selling price by enabling better economy of scale and feedstock transport, resulting in a fuel selling price of £14.76 – 20.30 per GJ. The corresponding greenhouse gas emissions from the co-processing case vary from 11.4 to 24.9 kgCO2eqperGJ for 2021, based on the consequential life cycle assessment approach. Furthermore, we estimated that the utilisation of key UK wet feedstocks could only provide 4.5 % of current fuel consumptions and reduce emissions by 4.5–5.4 Mt CO2eq/year, which translates to 3.4–4.0 % reduction in the UK’s 2021 transport emissions.

Atlantic Mobilities and the Defiance of the Early Quakers

Abstract By the mid-1650s, the Quakers participated in an astounding campaign to spread the news of their movement. Bent on convincing everyone, they traveled through Europe, the Mediterranean, and the English Atlantic colonies. This missionary campaign was unusual in that individual converts made the decision to travel of their own accord and they did so extensively for over a decade. This travel was unstructured, even chaotic, and yet it had a major impact by spreading convincement far and wide. Quaker mobility increased the number and the spread of adherents, establishing widely scattered communities of Friends. In response to Quaker success, in the mid-1660s English authorities tried to adapt coerced transportation to rid communities of Quakers. This effort revealed a “moral economy of transportation,” in which moves to dispatch individuals were judged and, at times, resisted. Both the movement of Quakers and the efforts of officials depended upon new routes of travel and practices of coerced migration, indicative of changes in the movement of peoples that the seventeenth century witnessed.

Nonlinear robust distribution planning model for perishable products based on sustainable development

With the development of social economy and the improvement of people living standards, the distribution of cold chain products has become increasingly prominent. In the process of distribution of cold chain products, due to its perishable nature, it is not only necessary to consider the efficiency and economy of transportation, but also to pay attention to risk aversion factors. Therefore, the stochastic programming of cold chain logistics based on risk aversion has become an urgent problem to be solved. Aiming to minimize the economic cost and transform the carbon emission level of cold chain transportation into carbon emission cost, a distributionally robust mean-conditional value-at-risk optimization model for the perishable goods distribution management problem is established, in which the partial distribution information of uncertain demand and transportation environment temperature was known. Then a computationally tractable equivalence model is obtained under the box ambiguity set. For the proposed nonlinear model, a trust region sequential quadratic programming method with filter is proposed to solve it. Finally, through a case study, the relationship between the stochastic programming model and the distributionally robust model is analysed.

Fatigue life prediction and structural optimization design of the bionic petal non-pneumatic tire with spokes

Fatigue durability of the non-pneumatic tire (NPT) has a decisive influence on vehicle safety and transport economy. This paper aims at the research on the fatigue life prediction method suitable for the flexible spokes of the NPT, and explores the influence of structural parameters on fatigue performance. By simultaneously taking consideration of fatigue performance, bearing capacity, and weight of the NPT, the optimal model parameters are obtained by the proposed structural optimization method. Firstly, based on the Thomas crack model, the fatigue life of the bionic petal non-pneumatic (BP-NPT) is predicted. Then, the influential mechanism of key structural parameters including the curvature, array period, and spoke thickness on tire fatigue durability is investigated by numerical simulation methods. Finally, an optimization method based on the Kriging model and modified NSGA-II is proposed to optimize the structure characteristics of the BP-NPT for better fatigue life and bearing capacity while ensuring lightweight. The results show that the predicted fatigue failure mileage of the BP-NPT is 2.54 × 104 km. By properly increasing the curvature and thickness of the spoke, the maximum strain energy density of the BP-NPT will be reduced, thus improving its fatigue durability. The performance of the optimized structure is significantly improved by the proposed optimization method. The total mass is reduced by 7.44%. The fatigue life and bearing capacity are improved by 9.75% and 4.16%, respectively. It is indicated that a more durable and safer tire configuration is provided for tire safety applications.

Analytical aspects of application of intelligent methods of management of computer systems in transport infrastructure projects

The object of research is the processes of monitoring and intelligent control of computer systems in transport infrastructure projects. In the design and operation of computer networks, an urgent task is to solve the problem of providing quality services with distributed information processing, which is largely determined by the development of the network management mechanism of the transport system. The increase in the amount of digital data creates security and protection of information solely at the expense of the aspects of their design and operation. The paper considers the methods of intelligent network management of computer systems in transport infrastructure projects, analyzes their principles of operation and functions in relation to the network infrastructure. Methods using intelligent agents are analyzed and the results of their application to computer network management are presented. The use of intelligent agents in computer networks and systems allows automating complex tasks, optimizing resources and increasing the efficiency of the network of the transport economy system. They can contribute to increased productivity, safety, and user satisfaction. The considered algorithms for processing the results of the examination of the load of the transport network infrastructure are used to ensure effective management of the transport system. Processing algorithms allow analyzing the current state of traffic in different sections of the transport network. These algorithms can be used to develop optimal traffic distribution strategies. A case of their application is presented. One of the main tasks of the transport sector is to ensure traffic safety, which can be achieved by quickly processing information and receiving it distributed to all levels of the management system for quick analysis, processing, and (if necessary) response. The paper proposes to use methods of monitoring, expert evaluation of the general state of the computer network and the development of management decisions that take into account the peculiarities of the structure and functioning of computer systems in transport infrastructure projects. This ensures the ability to transmit information with specified service quality parameters with minimal network resource consumption. The research presented in this paper can be used in practice in organizations and enterprises of the transport sector during the reorganization, improvement, or integration of individual components of the information system.

Challenges for the Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Thailand: Potential Impacts, Barriers, and Public Policy Recommendations

The impacts of electric vehicles (EVs) to the current transportation and logistics system are an emerging topic that has recently garnered public interest in many countries. Several developing countries that rely on the large amount of production in automobiles manufacturing are preparing to adopt national strategies to mitigate the negative impacts from the shift toward electric vehicles. In addition, the restructuring of the transportation system and traffic regulations to prepare for the integration of electric vehicles into the current transportation model is also an important concern for policy-makers. The study of potential impacts and barriers regarding the adoption of EVs would provide better insights that could aid the implementation of public policy. The topics that will be discussed here are both from technological standpoints such as differences in the general properties of EVs in comparison to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs), and social and environmental standpoints which are predicted to be pivotal drivers for their adoption. These features are collectively analyzed to aid the relating implementation of industrial, transportation, and environmental public policies. Moreover, additional policy recommendations for the situation in Thailand are proposed based on this discussion. It is concluded that extensive public policy framework for the adoption of EVs and the development of EVs manufacturing industry is essential for developing countries with less technological readiness to effectively integrate this new type of vehicular technology into its industrial and transportation economy.

Analisis Pengawasan Otoritas Bandar Udara Wilayah V terhadap Kesesuaian Tarif Tiket Maskapai Lion Air di Bandar Udara Internasional Sultan Hasanuddin Makassar


 Flight Fare is the cost that must be borne by the passenger based on the components of the Distance Fare, Tax, Compulsory Insurance Contribution and Surcharge for using flight services. The mechanism for calculating the fare limit for domestic scheduled commercial transport economy class passengers has been regulated in Ministerial Regulation Number 20 of 2019 and flight fare restrictions have been regulated in Ministerial Decree No 106 of 2019 according to flight class. This research uses Qualitative Research. Data collection was obtained and collected at the Makassar Region V Airport Authority Office. Data obtained from observations, interviews and documentation. Primary data was obtained from interviews with 3 informants consisting of the Head of the Air Transportation Section, Aircraft Eligibility and Operation and Air Transport Inspector, as well as Observations at the Regional Airport Authority Office. Supervision and sanctions for tariffs, as well as a list of flight ticket prices for Lion Air Airlines, Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, Makassar. The results of the study show that tarif control by the Region V Airport Authority is carried out in 2 ways, namely Offline and Online. The Offline method is carried out by viewing proof of ticket sales at the Airline Office and the Online Method is carried out by viewing prices at the Travel Agent or on the Lion Air Airline Website. And the results of the study show that in general the prices for Lion Air airline tickets at Sultan Hasanuddin Makassar International Airport are still categorized or included in the safe range and do not exceed the Upper Limit Rates that have been regulated in the Regulations.
 Keywords: Supervision, Airfare, Air Transport Inspector, Airport Authority

Urban freight policy maturity and sustainable logistics: are they related?

Problems associated with urban freight are well known and documented in the academic literature, particularly with regards to the impact on air quality and general intrusion of public space. As a defining principle however, urban freight has generally been left solely to operate on free market principles, with policy interventions generally being solely ‘problem’ focused. Given the underlying economics of freight transport, and particularly the cost advantages of road-based transport, intervention by public bodies is clearly a critical issue, however to date has received limited attention in the urban freight research literature. The aim of the current research is to examine if there is any relationship between the extent of local authorities’ freight policy development and the success of a policy driven (green) urban freight pilot initiative. This is based on five city case studies located across Northern Europe and uses an adapted form of Kiba-Janiak (Res Transp Bus Manag 24:4–16, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2017.05.003) five stages of ‘city maturity’ with regards to urban freight policy development. Each city’s policy framework is mapped onto one of these states of maturity. The success of the pilots in each city is then matched against the maturity of the policy framework. Taken at face value, the results show little correlation between the two, and hence the success of any initiative would appear to be independent of the policy framework. The real issue however is found to be low urban freight transport policy maturities within the case study sample, specifically a lack of tactical and operational functions, i.e. the ability to actually do something. The concern at the more general level is that what this leads to is policy stagnation.

Integrated scheduling optimization of production and transportation for precast component with delivery time window

PurposeProduction and transportation of precast components, as two continuous service stages of a precast plant, play an important role in meeting customer needs and controlling costs. However, there is still a lack of production and transportation scheduling methods that comprehensively consider delivery timeliness and transportation economy. This article aims to study the integrated scheduling optimization problem of in-plant flowshop production and off-plant transportation under the consideration of practical constraints of customer order delivery time window, and seek an optimal scheduling method that balances delivery timeliness and transportation economy.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, an integrated scheduling optimization model of flowshop production and transportation for precast components with delivery time windows is established, which describes the relationship between production and transportation and handles transportation constraints under the premise of balancing delivery timeliness and transportation economy. Then a genetic algorithm is designed to solve this model. It realizes the integrated scheduling of production and transportation through double-layer chromosome coding. A program is designed to realize the solution process. Finally, the validity of the model is proved by the calculation of actual enterprise data.FindingsThe optimized scheduling scheme can not only meet the on-time delivery, but also improve the truck loading rate and reduce the total cost, composed of early cost in plant, delivery penalty cost and transportation cost. In the model validation, the optimal scheduling scheme uses one less truck than the traditional EDD scheme (saving 20% of the transportation cost), and the total cost can be saved by 17.22%.Originality/valueThis study clarifies the relationship between the production and transportation of precast components and establishes the integrated scheduling optimization model and its solution algorithm. Different from previous studies, the proposed optimization model can balance the timeliness and economy of production and transportation for precast components.

Topical Problems of Transition to the “Green” Economy in Construction, Industry and Transport: Legal Aspect

Introduction . With regard to Russia the most important task in transition to the "green" economy is first of all the development of a consistent strategy for moving towards this goal. Therefore, initially it is necessary to determine the mainstreams for applying the economic, legal, organisational and other efforts. The transition to the "green" economy in itself does not imply any conceptual breakthroughs (unlike, for example, the concept of sustainable development). This means that all the main spheres of human activity, including industry, construction, transport, etc., should undergo “greening”. The aim is to investigate the contemporary legal regulation on the environmental protection in industry, transport and construction, to identify the problems and prospects of the legislation improvement for determining the directions of these spheres further “greening” and clarifying Russia’s strategy of transition to the "green" economy. The objectives of the study are: to consider the specifics of Russia's transit to the "green" economy standards within three spheres of human activity, to identify the contemporary legal regulation for this process. Materials and Methods. In the article the generally accepted in Russia methods of scientific knowledge are used: general scientific methods (dialectical method) and specific scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, concrete historical, logical methods, etc.). Results . The main result of the study is systematisation of the contemporary environmental problems in industry, transport and construction, discussion of the mainstreams in “greening” these spheres as one of the conditions of Russia's transit to the standards of "green" economy. Discussion and Conclusions. The article is useful for scientific and educational activity, for improvement of the Russian environmental legislation. The conclusions made in the work indicate on the need to “green” all sectors of economy in order to ensure the transit of Russia to the "green" economy, however at present the implementation of the new environmental requirements into different sectors is going at a different pace. With this regard, there arises the acute need to find the legislative response to the modern threats to the environmental safety, which requires the development of "green" technologies in industry, construction and transport.

Scholarly Research and Applied Approach to the Interdependence of Manufacture and Transportation of Products Based on Intermodality and Multimodality

Introduction. The integration processes of the transport system are an important factor in the economic development of Ukraine in conditions of increased competition for transit cargo flows. Therefore, it is necessary to develop multimodal transportation of products to ensure the competitiveness of Ukraine in the international transport market.Problem Statement. In the modern conditions of the development of the transport system of Ukraine, there have arisen theoretical and applied problems related to determining the most appropriate means for hybrid cargo transportation.Purpose. This study is aimed at identifying the interdependence of the sphere of manufacture and transportation of products in order to determine and justify the most efficient means of organization of intermodal and multimodal cargo transportation.Material and Methods. The review of existing scientific developments is based on systematic approach and comparative historical analysis of the transport economy, given the economic, geographical, and geopolitical position of Ukraine. The verification and falsification methods, as well as the economic and mathematical analysis and modeling have been used to substantiate the scholarly and applied approach.Results. The theoretical and practical problems of the transport economy development have been analyzed. The trends in the development of cargo transportation by various means of transport have been identified. The dependence of the products sold (goods, services) on the products transported by means of transport has been simulated. The types of activities, which require transport services and are significant for the national economy have been analyzed. The choice of the most appropriate means of transport for cargo transportation based on intermodality and multimodality, in particular rail, sea, and inland water transport, has been justified.Conclusions. The scholarly and applied approach has been proposed to identify the interdependence of manufacture, intermodal and multimodal cargo transportation of products. It can be used to increase the competitive advantages of Ukraine’s transit potential.