{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Intermodal container","description":"The intermodal container enters the picture whenever a shipment crosses more than one mode of transport: it is an ISO-standardised steel box – most commonly a 20-foot unit (TEU) or 40-foot unit (FEU) – designed to transfer between truck chassis, rail wagons, and container vessels without unpacking the cargo. Uniform corner fittings and standardised external dimensions mean that cranes and spreaders worldwide can handle the same unit interchangeably. Cargo stays sealed throughout the journey, whi","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/intermodal-container","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T13:47:14.852462","citation":"https://www.cargohandlingjournal.com/news/article/intermodal-containers-definition-and-importance","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/intermodal-container","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Intermodal container · The intermodal container enters the picture whenever a shipment crosses more than one mode of transport: it is an ISO-standardised steel box – most commonly a 20-foot unit (TEU) or 40-foot unit (FEU) – designed to transfer between truck chassis, rail wagons, and container vessels without unpacking the cargo. · Quelle: https://www.cargohandlingjournal.com/news/article/intermodal-containers-definition-and-importance"}