Comparative Study on Intermodal Transportation and Logistics Policy between China and U.S.

Global business transactions grow at a rate over two times as fast as domestic business transactions throughout the world. It signals the coming of the age of global business, and the expected grand expenditures devoted to international logistics service. In order to enjoy the benefits of free trade, intermodal freight transport system is advocated and introduced to provide efficient just-in-time door-to-door long distance services in a more environmental-friendly manner. This paper aims to build a research framework on intermodal transport in the context of social logistics. The paper tries to clarify the relationship of intermodal transportation share, intermodal and logistics policies, and governmental initiatives in the United States and China.