A Look at the World of Intermodal Transportation
Many businesses transport goods on a daily basis, in almost unimaginable quantities and weights. This requires a complex system of transportation, to ensure all the goods get from where they are, to where they need to be. While there are many individual forms of transportation, one of the most practical and diverse is intermodal transportation. Intermodal transportation is a method of transporting goods from one location to another. The form of transportation relies on the use of at least two transportation modes, such as a railway or truck, with the aim of moving the goods from the shipper, to a consignee. The use of strong metal containers makes the transportation of goods safer, more convenient, and a lot easier than many other forms of transportation. While the use of freight containers and intermodal transport is not new, with a push towards the integration of transportation dating back to the 1960s, it is constantly developing. Over time, intermodal transportation has r...