# Intermodal terminal

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> An intermodal terminal is a transshipment facility where freight units – containers, semi-trailers, or swap bodies – are transferred between at least two transport modes, most commonly rail and road, sometimes with an additional inland waterway connection.

An intermodal terminal is a transshipment facility where freight units – containers, semi-trailers, or swap bodies – are transferred between at least two transport modes, most commonly rail and road, sometimes with an additional inland waterway connection. The terminal forms the operational core of intermodal logistics: trains are loaded and unloaded, units are briefly stored, and final delivery is handled by truck. Freight forwarders rely on intermodal terminals to combine economical long-haul rail segments with flexible last-mile road distribution. Major terminals – typically located at seaport interfaces or along European rail freight corridors – operate gantry cranes, reach stackers, and digital slot-booking systems to maintain throughput. They differ from pure port terminals, which focus specifically on the sea-to-land interchange.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kombiterminal](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kombiterminal)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Intermodal terminal |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 119 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kombiterminal |

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