Multifunctional cargo and freight ferry line as a new business model, an innovative transport service and unique offer in the most sought-after segments of commercial realty in Moscow

Abstract

The reduction of the internal cargo water transport and almost full termination of water cargo transport in the city of Moscow in favour of passenger, mostly recreational connections press to search new transport und technological solutions, which are compliant to modern demands of freight owners and passengers. The article analyzes the needs of the transport market if the Moscow region and propose to consider the concept of a multifunctional freight and passenger ferry, which propose a new technological solution for integration of the river in the freight and passenger logistic of the city. Along with the non-standard packing of the ferry the most important highlight of his work is a new model of profit making. The ferry line goes through the city center und this turns his two decks and the hold in profitable commercial spaces, the profit from which can compensate the most part of operation costs of the shipping company.