STUDY OF LOGISTICAL INTERMODALITY IN PARANÁ STATE - BRAZIL Technical Note

Intermodal transportation is characterized by the transfer of goods from the origin point to a destination, involving two or more different modals of transportation. This paper aims to analyze modal road and rail transportation in the Campos Gerais region, as a form of concentrated cargos (stor- age and distribution) in this region. The empirical secondary data was obtained from federal agencies, such as the Ministry of Development and Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE). The modal choice emphasizes each specific characteristic and costs cutting. The Campos Gerais region pres - ents significant exports, representing 41% of the state of Parana in 2004. The logistics junction of Cam - pos Gerais region is focused on modal road-rail, centering on a large volume of cargo in this region.