Definition of Multimodal transport
• Multimodal transport (also known as combined transport) is the transportation of goods under a single contract, but performed with at least two different means of transport
• Most common in our region – Container train – seaborne transport on railway
When we come to multimodal transport
• When we are approaching multimodal transport?
• Economy of scale
• Container trains
• Ferryships
• Natural obstacles, like water , mountains
• Alp mountains (Austria)
• La Manche (Eurotunnel)
• Baltic Sea
• Time or other specific issues