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Intermodal transport in freight distribution: a literature review

Anny-del-Mar Agamez-AriasCTS Research Group, University of Cartagena, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
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José Moyano-FuentesDepartment of Business Organization, Marketing and Sociology, University of Jaén, Linares (Jaén), SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 782-807 | Received 12 Apr 2015, Accepted 09 Feb 2017, Published online: 02 Mar 2017

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