Intermodal transport involves using more than one mode of transportation for the same transport container to integrate advantages of different transport modes. It aims to achieve an effective combination of cost, delivery time, and service quality. Key features include using standard transport units that are suitable for loading, carriage, and unloading while maintaining compatibility across the transportation process chain.

1. What is Intermodal (Combined)
Transport?
It is a transport method that
more than one transport
mode is used for the same
transport container.

2. What is Intermodal (Combined)
Transport?
In other words, it is a transport method
that integrates advantages of different
transport modes.
In intermodal transport, the aim is to
achieve an effective combination of
cost, delivery time and service quality.

3. Features of Intermodal Transport
Using standard transport units (like standard
containers, trailers or pallet).
The suitability of the transport units for loading,
carriage and unloading.
The compatibility of the technological, legal and
organizational parts of the process chain within
the transport system.
The goods inside the transportation container are
not handled

4. Advantages of Land-Railway
Intermodal Transport
Guarentee of long-term fixed price
Secure shipping
Minimum interference by weather conditions and
traffic constraints
Easier border crossing
Cost and equipment supply advantage in high
volume and planned shippings