# border-terminal combined-transport substitution

*Last updated: 2026-09-06*

> The purpose is to maintain transport flow when the standard combined-transport connection (e.g., a scheduled rail service) fails.

The purpose is to maintain transport flow when the standard combined-transport connection (e.g., a scheduled rail service) fails. Substitution enables the shipment to continue via alternative carriers or transshipment at another terminal. In practice, this often means a container originally planned for rail-to-truck exchange at the border is instead transferred to another train or a truck for a longer haul. This is critical for minimizing delivery delays.

**Source:** [https://www.kombiverkehr.com/](https://www.kombiverkehr.com/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | border-terminal combined-transport substitution |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 67 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-06 |
| Source | https://www.kombiverkehr.com/ |

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