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.
• The aim is to give a seamless journey, and the best way of achieving this is to use modular or unitised loads.
• In effect, all materials are put into standard containers, and the equipment is arranged to move these containers.
• The basic container is a metal box 20-feet long. This size has become somewhat restricting, and it is often replaced by a 40-foot box.
• Putting materials into these boxes eliminates the need to handle items individually, and the whole container goes from source to destination.
Over 70% of freight movements now use containers. Some of the benefits of containerisation include:
• Simplified transport and flow of goods
• Easier and faster handling
• Genuine door-to-door service
• Faster deliveries
• Reduced loss due to damage, misplacement and pilferage
• Reduced packing costs
• Lower insurance costs
• Separation of incompatible goods
• Use of less congested routes
• Improved transport encourages trade.
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.• The aim is to give a seamless journey, and the best way of achieving this is to use modular or unitised loads.• In effect, all materials are put into standard containers, and the equipment is arranged to move these containers.• The basic container is a metal box 20-feet long. This size has become somewhat restricting, and it is often replaced by a 40-foot box.• Putting materials into these boxes eliminates the need to handle items individually, and the whole container goes from source to destination. Over 70% of freight movements now use containers. Some of the benefits of containerisation include:• Simplified transport and flow of goods• Easier and faster handling• Genuine door-to-door service• Faster deliveries• Reduced loss due to damage, misplacement and pilferage• Reduced packing costs• Lower insurance costs• Separation of incompatible goods•ใช้เส้นทางน้อย congested•ปรับปรุงขนส่งสนับสนุนให้ค้า
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