Development of Intermodal Transport and Logistics in Serbia

Freight transport and logistics play a key role in economic and social terms by ensuring the competitiveness, economic growth and employment. Intermodal transport has received an increased a ention due to problems of road congestion, environmental concerns and tra c safety. Strategic importance of speed, reliability and exibility in the supply chain is forcing companies to re-examine traditional logistics services. As a result, interest in addressing the problem of intermodal transport and logistics is growing. In order to improve e ciency and sustainability of freight transport in Europe, the European Commission has launched a series of initiatives, projects and has de ned the basic directions of development of intermodal transport and logistics. e paper presents the recommendations and measures for the further development of intermodal transport and logistics in Serbia.