Intermodal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-001898",
  "term": "Intermodal",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "Relating to the movement of freight in a single container or vehicle using two or more modes of transportation, such as truck, rail, and ship, without handling the freight itself when changing modes. Intermodal transportation is covered by specific cargo insurance policies that account for the unique risks associated with transfers between different carriers and transport types. The standard shipping unit for this type of transport is the ISO container, measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/intermodal/"
}