CHOOSING THE RIGHT MODE OF TRANSPORT IN FREIGHT TRANSPORT

Abstract

The choice of a suitable transport mode greatly affects the effectivity and profitability of realized transportation. Within the research conducted at the Department of Railway Transport, University of Žilina, was choosing the right mode of transport constructed by method of constructing matrix of benefits, or using selective diagram. Those methods largely objectify decision process and are supporting its optimization. Decision-making is performed on the basis of the assessment of the qualitative criteria predetermined for each particular transportation according to the type of goods.