# Coordination of Multimodal Transport

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Unlike unimodal transport, where a single mode covers the entire journey, coordination of multimodal transport combines two or more modes – ship, rail, truck, or air – under a single contractual responsibility, typically documented by a multimodal bill of lading.

Unlike unimodal transport, where a single mode covers the entire journey, coordination of multimodal transport combines two or more modes – ship, rail, truck, or air – under a single contractual responsibility, typically documented by a multimodal bill of lading. A freight forwarder or Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) assumes end-to-end liability toward the shipper, regardless of which individual carrier caused a loss or delay. Practical coordination covers hub selection, scheduling at each transfer point, and the allocation of costs and risks across all legs. A standard example: containerized cargo moved by rail to a seaport, loaded onto a vessel for the ocean leg, then delivered by truck at destination. The term is sometimes used interchangeably with intermodal transport, though multimodal specifically emphasizes unified contractual responsibility across all modes.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimodal_transport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimodal_transport)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Coordination of Multimodal Transport |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 128 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimodal_transport |

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