Intermodal Transport
• Intermodal transport refers to journeys that involve two or more different modes of transport.
• The aim of intermodal transport is to combine the benefits of several separate modes, but avoid the disadvantages of each; perhaps combining the low cost of shipping with the flexibility of road, or getting the speed of air with the cost of road.
• The main problem is that each transfer between modes causes delays and adds costs for extra handling.
• Intermodal transport only works if this transfer can be done efficiently.