# Intermodal Transportation

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Intermodal transportation moves goods across two or more transport modes – vessel, rail, or truck – without handling the loading unit at each transfer point.

Intermodal transportation moves goods across two or more transport modes – vessel, rail, or truck – without handling the loading unit at each transfer point. Containers, swap bodies, or semi-trailers travel intact throughout the journey; only the carrier beneath them changes. A single contract of carriage covers the entire route, with one operator bearing overall liability. On long-haul corridors, a container might leave a factory by road, transfer to rail at an inland terminal, and complete its journey by sea. The key distinction from multimodal transport is contractual: multimodal arrangements can involve separate agreements per leg, whereas intermodal transport unifies them under one.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Intermodal Transportation |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 103 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermodal_freight_transport |

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