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What is intermodal freight transportation?
Intermodal freight transportation refers to the movement of cargo using multiple modes of transportation, such as trucks, trains, ships, and planes, without the need to handle the cargo itself when transferring between modes. This approach enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and improves the overall logistics process.
How does intermodal transportation function?
Intermodal freight transportation involves the movement of cargo over long distances using a combination of two or more shipping modes. In an intermodal setup, each transportation segment is coordinated and contracted with a distinct carrier, resulting in multiple invoices. Intermodal is commonly utilized by shippers to cut costs or when transporting cargo across an ocean. The process involves loading the container onto a rail or barge for transport, followed by its transfer onto a truck that conveys it to its final destination.
Additionally, there are brief-distance, last-mile shipments known as drayage shipments. This refers to the final leg of container transportation from a loading dock or port to the ultimate destination.
Why opt for intermodal transportation?
Intermodal transportation offers cost-efficient freight shipping over long distances. It particularly benefits shippers with frequent LTL shipments spanning 500+ miles. Enhanced carrier accountability arises from separate bills of lading for each shipping phase. Moreover, intermodal contributes to eco-friendliness, as rail transport can cut CO2 emissions by 83% per ton-mile. This mode ensures reliability, standardized schedules, and increased cargo security. Container doors remain sealed, preventing tampering during transit, while specific blocking and bracing rules deter cargo shifts. Intermodal’s blend of savings, environmental consciousness, and secure logistics make it a compelling choice.
Benefits of Intermodal freight with Godsent Logistics, LLC
- Lower rates and predictable pricing
- Greater cost savings for longer hauls (500+ miles or extended road travel).
- Proximity to major metros, rail ramps, or ports further reduces costs.
- Comparable transit times to truckload transit.
- Additional day within a single railroad network.
- Potential extension by a day or two for interchanges between multiple railroads.
- Addresses driver shortage by leveraging rail and local drayage carriers.
- Reduces reliance on over-the-road drivers for long-haul moves.
- Ideal for steady, recurring cargo flows with consistent quantities, such as regular LTL shipments.
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