As a shipper, the hinterland transport system is a crucial part of your supply chain. The modes you select, the supplier choice and the long-term perspec- tive of your strategy are all important considerations when designing an effective and efficient hinterland transport system and supply chain strat- egy. In order to make the right considerations, it is important as a ship- per to understand that hinterland logistics have unique characteristics and dynamics.
As a logistics service provider, the hinterland transport system is no longer an isolated part of the supply chain, but an integrated part of your total network and total offerings. An attractive logistics service provider must be able to manage both horizontal and vertical coordination and col- laboration in the supply chain. Horizontal coordination is done by offering single, multiple and combinations of transport modes; vertical coordination is carried out by integrating different actors in the supply chain, such as hauliers, shipping lines, ports, terminals, infrastructure manager etc. Only by doing so is it possible to manage the inherent advantages and disadvan- tages of individual transport modes and manage the coordination challenges between actors.
In conclusion, hinterland logistics have become an integrated part of global supply chains and their management. An in-depth understanding and knowledge of hinterland logistics, and its unique conditions in each situa- tion, are a crucial part of effective design and strategy regarding transport systems, and ultimately of efficient global supply chain management.
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