Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Preface -- Editors -- Contributors -- 1: Introduction -- 1: Introduction -- Introduction -- The origins of intermodal transport -- Spatial concepts in intermodal transport -- Policy and planning for intermodal transport -- Structure of the book and author contributions -- References -- 2: Operations -- 2: Intermodal transport equipment -- Introduction -- Loading units -- Handling equipment -- Trains -- Container vessels -- Conclusion -- References -- 3: Rail operations -- Introduction -- Intermodal rail freight markets -- Rail network design for intermodal operations -- Rail network infrastructure and train operating characteristics for intermodal freight -- Equipment for intermodal rail freight operations -- Economics of intermodal rail freight -- Accompanied intermodal rail freight -- Future direction: Opportunities to improve intermodal rail freight operations -- Conclusion -- References -- 4: Inland waterway operations -- Introduction -- Inland waterway infrastructure operations -- Inland waterway transport and terminal operations -- Inland waterway management operations -- Inland waterway challenges influencing operations -- Conclusion -- References -- 5: Road distribution from the intermodal perspective -- Introduction -- Pre- and post-haulage -- Urban distribution and intermodal transport -- Inbound logistics and the last mile -- High capacity transport -- Conclusion -- References -- 6: Intermodal terminal design and operations -- Introduction -- Intermodal terminal development -- Intermodal terminal design -- Terminal concession -- Terminal operations and governance -- Intermodal terminals from a life cycle perspective -- Conclusion -- References -- 7: The port interface -- Introduction -- Terminal structure and operational aspects