1. II Modal Integration 1.Market access and liberalization  transport market is not yet deregulated and liberalized,  access to infrastructure of neighboring countries for railway locomotives and drivers is denied  there should be no discriminating rules preventing interested parties access to participation in the intermodal transport chain

2. II Modal Integration 2. Rolling stock transfer at the border  transfer procedure must be simplified (harmonization of technical constraints etc.)  the logistic (door-to-door) services should not be hampered by intermediate administrative borders or barriers

3. II Modal Integration 3. Cargo flow monitoring and tracking;  It is necessary to introduce and improve electronic controlling systems (ASYCUDA, ACIS etc.).  European experience - DRIVE projects EUROFRET and FLEET 38 different types of innovative Road Transport Informatics (RTI). Results : 1) Communication with driver/vehicle, EDI with shipper, Static route planning, Interactive route guidance, EDI with port/focal points, Collision avoidance, Dynamic route planning; 2) Cargo/unit load tracing, Monitoring vehicle/fleet, Communication with other modes, Transport planning, Cargo/unit load tracking, EDI with customs.

4. II Modal Integration 4. Door-to-door approach;  liberalization policy regarding operations of MTO’s(Multimodal or intermodal Transport Operator);  MTO’s should also obtain legal status.  The operational side: (1) developing the necessary fleet of suitable equipment, (2) service-oriented attitude to shippers (3) transparent and standardized information exchange throughout the intermodal transport chain (4) arranging that one party takes over the liability for the whole (door- to-door) transport chain from the shipper

5. II Modal Integration 5. Transit charges and tariffs  Transit charges and tariffs should be based on actual costs and no surcharge should be allowed.  Administration should be done in an efficient and effective way.  Charges and tariffs should be transparent and public.