2. Transport:
Transport (in British English) or transportation (in American English) is the intentional
movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport
include air, land (rail and road), water, cable, pipelines, and space. The field can be divided
into infrastructure, vehicles, and operations.
3. Intermodal:
Intermodal transportation means moving large-sized goods in the same steel-based
containers through two or more modes of transport.
Intermodal Transportation Is Growing:
➢ According to CNBC, intermodal transport moves containers and trailers about 25
million times all over North America each year.
➢ Globally, more than 20 million intermodal containers are in use. It has been strongly
promoted and developed all over the world because of its efficiency, reduced costs,
improved security, and faster delivery. And these numbers are only going to increase as
trade routes and infrastructure reach all parts of the globe.
4. ➢ With technological developments, intermodal transport today is upgrading its
standards. Many online businesses rely on shipments, so there’s a need for intermodal
transport every day as businesses continue to tap new market regions.
5. Market Dynamics of the Intermodal Transportation System:
How are markets making intermodal transport more popular? What factors, if any,
will increase the adoption of intermodal in the next few years?
➢ Intermodal transportation has some essential factors that drive its
adoption, such as the adoption of containerization, reliability, safety,
cost, market demand, and efficiency.
➢ Expanding global trade and logistics networks will expand the
intermodal transportation system as well.
6. ➢ Tank transportation, cargo, and containers face strict government rules. These rules can
influence the growth of the intermodal transportation system.
7. ➢ Logistics players in the market are always looking for new and different markets. Coupled with
economic growth, this desire to expand can lead to an increase in intermodal transportation.
➢ Usually, intermodal transport consumes the least fuel. Nowadays, people are willing to move toward
eco-friendly options.
Conclusion:
Intermodal transportation often leads to lower costs, quicker deliveries, safer goods, and greater
sustainability. These important benefits have led to intermodal transport becoming most logistics
firms’ chosen mode of transportation or freight management.