Multimodal transportation
Mixed or multimodal transportation is transportation that is carried out by sea,
road, rail and air transport using
transshipment terminals where cargo is transshipped.
Different types of transport are used in a complex and alternately, which allows laying the most rational and
economical
the route of transportation, taking into account the geographical location of the points of departure and
arrival. Due
to the optimal
combinations
several vehicles, an increase in the speed of delivery and a decrease in the cost of its maintenance are
achieved,
the safety of the cargo is ensured. Cooperation with a multimodal transport operator is usually carried out
on
on the basis of one contract, which reduces the legal burden on the customer.