# Intermodal Logistics Service Providers

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> When a shipment spans two or more transport modes – ocean, rail, and road, for instance – an intermodal logistics service provider takes on the role of single coordinating party.

When a shipment spans two or more transport modes – ocean, rail, and road, for instance – an intermodal logistics service provider takes on the role of single coordinating party. It assumes contractual responsibility for the entire chain: booking ocean capacity, arranging rail loading, organising last-mile trucking, and managing customs clearance. The shipper has one counterpart and receives one consolidated transport document instead of separate contracts for each leg. Key players include international freight forwarders, NVOCCs (non-vessel-operating common carriers), and integrated logistics groups. Unlike a pure freight broker, the intermodal logistics service provider typically carries direct liability to the shipper across the full journey.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Intermodal Logistics Service Providers |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 104 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermodal_freight_transport |

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