{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Modal shift","description":"Modal shift occurs when freight volumes previously moved by road are redirected to rail, inland waterway, or maritime transport. The concept describes a deliberate reallocation away from higher-emission carriers toward lower-emission alternatives, driven by carbon pricing, government incentives, and sustainability targets. For shippers and freight forwarders, the trade-off is familiar: lower cost per tonne on rail or sea routes, offset by longer transit times and reduced scheduling flexibility. ","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/modal-shift-2","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-19T04:11:20.697516","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modal_shift","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/modal-shift-2","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Modal shift · Modal shift occurs when freight volumes previously moved by road are redirected to rail, inland waterway, or maritime transport. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modal_shift"}