Intermodal Transport refers to the movement of goods using multiple modes of transportation such as road, rail, sea, or air without handling the cargo itself during transfer.
How It Works:
- Goods are packed into containers.
- The container is transported using one mode such as road.
- It is transferred to another mode such as rail or ship.
- The same container continues to the destination.
- Goods are delivered without repacking.
Benefits:
- Reduces handling and damage risk
- Improves efficiency in logistics
- Lowers transportation costs
- Enables long distance movement
Example:
Goods are transported by truck to a port and then shipped overseas in the same container.