Transportation
Intermodal Transportation
Using multiple modes of transport—truck, rail, ship, or air—to move goods from origin to destination.
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Updated 2025-10-01
Definition
Intermodal transportation combines the strengths of different transport modes, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and lowering environmental impact.
Overview
Overview
Intermodal transportation leverages the advantages of each transport type, allowing goods to be moved efficiently over long distances with minimal handling.
Key Features
- Use of standardized containers
- Seamless transfers between transport modes
- Reduced freight handling
- Improved delivery reliability
Example
A shipment moves by truck from the factory to a rail terminal, then by train across the country, and finally by truck for last-mile delivery.
Tags
#Intermodal#Transportation#Shipping#Logistics#Containers
Related Terms
Intermodal Drayage
Multi-Modal Transport
Freight Forwarding
