3. Australia’s System of Intermodal Terminals
In recent years, a number of studies have been conducted by both industry and academic sector on the context of intermodal terminals in Australia (Sirikijpanichkul et al., 2007). Two broad themes can be identified from these documents. First, there are studies investigating the establishment of new terminals or development of existing ones, including estimation economic and regional outcomes of project. The second main area is linked with addressing the operational aspects of terminals such as capacity constraints, locational issues and existing logistical practices. By reviewing the two study groups, a number of factors can be observed that hamper the efficiency of intermodal terminal system in Australia. Table 1 represents a summary of impeding factors against terminal efficiency in Australia