‘Modal Mix’ or ‘Multi-modal Mix’ is mix of different modes of transport
Q. In relation to the Sagarmala Project, what is the meaning of ‘Modal Mix’ or ‘Multi-modal Mix’?- Published on 29 Jul 16a. It is a mix of cargo types that can be carried under the project
b. It is a mix of different modes of payments at the newly developed ports
c. It is a mix of different modes of transport
d. None of the above
ANSWER: It is a mix of different modes of transport
- Multimodal Mix is using two or more different modes of transport for carrying cargo.
- One of the key objectives of the Sagarmala programme is to reduce the cost of transporting cargo by optimizing the modal mix.
- It has been estimated that the cost per tonne kilometre of moving cargo by sea or inland waterway routes can be 60 to 80 percent lower than road or rail.
- However, the modal share of coastal shipping and inland waterways remains low. Several production and demand centres in India lie close to the coastline and rivers, yet the waterways are under-utilized.
- The National Perspective Plan of Sagarmala envisions projects which have potential for moving raw materials and finished products between these centres using coastal shipping and inland waterways instead of rail or road. The change in modal mix could lead to large amount of savings in logistic costs.
