Intermodal transportation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000146",
  "term": "Intermodal transportation",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "The movement of goods in a single loading unit, such as a container or trailer, using multiple modes of transport without handling the goods themselves during transfers. This method combines the advantages of different transport modes, such as the cost-effectiveness of rail or sea with the flexibility of road transport. It reduces cargo damage and theft by keeping goods sealed within the same unit throughout the journey.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/intermodal-transportation/"
}