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Intermodal Transportation
Using multiple modes of transport—truck, rail, ship, or air—to move goods from origin to destination.
Definition
Intermodal transportation combines the strengths of different transport modes, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and lowering environmental impact.
Overview
Intermodal transportation leverages the advantages of each transport type, allowing goods to be moved efficiently over long distances with minimal handling.
Role
Using multiple modes of transport—truck, rail, ship, or air—to move goods from origin to destination.
Focus
Intermodal transportation leverages the advantages of each transport type, allowing goods to be moved efficiently over long distances with minimal handling.
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.
FAQs
Q: Can you give an example of Intermodal Transportation?
A: 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.