Regulation of International Transportation: Modern Aspects

Abstract

Platonov, O. I. Multimodal transportation of goods: the state of affairs today and the prospects for implementation. Kiev, 2018, 160 p

The reviewed monograph by O. I. Platonov «Multimodal transportation of goods: the state of affairs today and the prospects for implementation» explores the current state and prospects for further development of international transportation of goods using several modes of transport. The book presents the results of a comparative analysis of the provisions of many interstate, intergovernmental and industry agreements, international standards, regulations, strategies and other governing documents related to organization of multimodal transportation. The author paid special attention to ensuring economic security in multimodal supply chains for foreign trade goods. The appendix contains a brief glossary of key terms and definitions developed by the author

In the context of the monograph review, a discussion was initiated on the approaches to classification of international transport according to various criteria.