intermodal
/ˌɪntərˈmoʊdəl/
adjective
- Involving or using two or more different modes of transportation (such as truck, train, ship, or plane) in a single journey or shipment.
- Many logistics firms specialize in intermodal transport to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- The company uses intermodal shipping to move goods from the factory to the port by train, then overseas by ship.
- Intermodal containers can be easily transferred from a truck to a train without unloading the cargo.
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