The Analysis and Calculation of the Cost of Intermodal Freight Transport

In order to figure out the cost of intermodal transport correctly and reasonably, firstly the meaning of intermodal transport has been introduced, secondly the forming mechanism of intermodal cost have been illustrated, and the construction and characteristics of intermodal cost have been analyzed carefully based on the mechanism, thirdly the mathematics modal to count the cost of intermodal transport is set up. The cost of intermodal transport are composed of the design cost, coordinate cost, network cost, operation cost, random cost and exclusive cost. The design cost, coordinate cost, exclusive cost and random cost can be got based on the historical statistics and market information. The frequency of transport is proportional to the volume of load units and inversely proportional to the effective capacity of the convey vehicle, the network cost can be allocated according to the actual occupancy amount and the usage frequency of the intermodal fixed infrastructure. The random cost usually follows a normal school. The operation cost is determined by the cost spent on the works. At last, an example is given out, and it is indicated that the model and way are reasonable and effective to figure out the total cost of intermodal freight transport.