1. Definition of intermodal transport
The diagram below (figure 1 ) shows the various types of intermodal transport.
1.1 Intermodal transport
By definition, intermodal transport is transport that successively uses several different modes to transport intermodal transport units (ITUs) containing the goods, without having to unload the goods from one container and reload them into another.
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Cargo safety
Intermodal transport protects goods from theft and reduces the risk of damage associated with direct handling.
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Circulation of...
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Definition of intermodal transport
Links in the intermodal transport chain
Economic data
▪ Price
- - • Évolution des prix routiers
- - Transport SES Infos rapides n° 254 http://www.statistiques.equipement.gouv.fr
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UTI standardization
Useful sites for precise container and swap body standards http://www.afnor.frhttp://www.iso.ch
Procedures http://www.unece.org/trans/wp24/wp24-terminology/24term.html
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