CONSTRUCTION OF DRY GATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERMODAL TRANSPORT OF GOODS IS THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO REDUCE THE TRAFFIC VOLUME IN THE CENTRAL AREA OF ALBANIA

This analysis briefly identifies the state of Intermodal Freight Transport in Albania from a perspective in facilitating road traffic on the main axes in the central area of Albania. This study examines the possibilities of planning the location of the dry port in the interior of the territorial space of the central area of Albania. Finally, through this Study, we present the orientations and lessons to be learned from the best practices for the promotion of intermodal freight transport. The overall objective of our study is to contribute to the long-term sustainable development of logistics infrastructure and multimodal transport in Albania and to achieve the expected results as provided in the National Sectorial Transport Strategy 2016-2020, under Strategic Priority 1. The specific objective of this study is to reduce the congestion of traffic volumes on the central road axes, to reduce travel time, to reduce transport costs, to minimize environmental pollution from truck gases, and to increase safety through the development of Intermodal Transport shifting freight flows from road transport to rail transport.