Impact of Multimodal Transport Strategy on Promoting Sustainable City Logistics Management: Application of Factor Analysis Technique

Abstract

Multimodal Transport (MT) is an emerging strategy for pursuing Sustainable City Logistics Management (SCLM) in advanced economies but less focused on in developing countries like Ghana. Generally, the study seeks potential solutions to SCLM challenges and specifically evaluates the impact of MT factors that constitute effective SCLM practices in Ghana. The aim is to analyze the strategies of MT components on SCLM performance. Methods adopted were literature review, interview, and survey questionnaire admin. Results indicated, there exists strong positive relationship between air and road and moderate positive links between water and air modes in supporting SCLM performances in Ghana. Again, efficient MTS requires transport modes with more developed infrastructure that significantly aid SCLM. State-of-the art MTS strategies for attaining SCLM were highlighted.