An efficient transport system based on intermodal transfer is a prerequisite for European competitiveness. However, intermodal transport is far from achieving the market share, which the EU Member States desire. Transport by trucks continues to dominate the freight sector. Small and medium-sized transport enterprises (SMEs) in particular, which provide up to 80% of European goods transport, tend to use road-based transport exclusively.

Thus, against this background, it is important that improvements in the conditions for intermodal transport are not directed solely towards the large transport enterprises, but also towards the small and medium-sized operators.