An Examination about the Modal Shift to the Marine Transportation by the Modal Split Model

The examinations of the modal shift to the marine transportation were carried out by many researchers. But, the multi-mode choice in the transportation was not sufficiently analyzed.So, we build the model of the multi-mode choice based on the freight rates and the time required. In this paper, the examination results of the modal shift to the marine transportation which used the modal-split model (minimum sacrifice model) are shown. The effect of the modal shift by the decrease of the freight rates and the shortening of the time required becomes clear. The difference of the effect by the classification of the cargo is also found out.