Intermodal shipping is a method of getting goods from a shipper to a consignee by use of two modes of freight, such as truck and rail or truck and vessel. The process usually both starts and ends with a shipping container being moved by truck, with either rail or vessel transport in between.
Benefits of Intermodal Freight Transportation
- Less fuel is typically required for rail or vessel transport vs. road transport;
- Lower costs;
- More environmentally friendly;
- North America’s comprehensive rail network makes rail shipping very easy.
Intermodal shipping can be a better option for shippers who send multiple LTL shipmentsto the same destination. The contents of a shipping container generally do not leave the container between the shipping origin and the consignee, however; the container itself may experience considerable movement on its journey, so shipments should be braced appropriately.
Shipments best suited for intermodal travel are typically longer haul lanes that move within 200-300 miles of a major city. To determine what options of intermodal travel are best for your shipment, chat with our team of intermodal experts to determine the perfect solution for your shipments.
