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.
Source: https://www.cargohandlingjournal.com/news/article/intermodal-containers-definition-and-importance
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