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Combined Transport Terminal
A Combined Transport Terminal (CT terminal) is a logistics facility where goods and vehicles are transferred between modes of transport, primarily rail and road.
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A Combined Transport Terminal (CT terminal) is a logistics facility where goods and vehicles are transferred between modes of transport, primarily rail and road. «Combined transport» (CT) refers to integrated transport chains using at least two modes and is legally defined and incentivized in Europe through dedicated regulations (e.g. EU combined transport directives). The terminal orchestrates transshipment, storage, customs documentation, and billing for freight forwarders, rail operators, and shippers. CT terminals differ from RoLa-only operations by handling not only loaded vehicles but also ISO containers and swap bodies on their own undercarriages.
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