intermodalism

intermodalism
A method of using more than one form of transport in the delivery of goods. In the USA, for example, an increasing number of manufacturers and shipping and forwarding agents are delivering goods by combining low-cost long-haul rail transport with the flexibility of road transport to the final destination.

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  • intermodal — intermodalism, n. /in teuhr mohd l/, adj. Transp. pertaining to or suitable for transportation involving more than one form of carrier, as truck and rail, or truck, ship, and rail. Also, multimodal. Cf. bimodal (def. 2). [1960 65; INTER + MODAL]… …   Universalium

  • Intermodal passenger transport — involves more than one mode of transport of passengers. Some modes of transportation have always been intermodal; for example, most major airports have extensive facilities for automobile parking and have good rail or bus connections to the… …   Wikipedia

  • transportation — /trans peuhr tay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of transporting. 2. the state of being transported. 3. the means of transport or conveyance. 4. the business of conveying people, goods, etc. 5. price of travel or transport by public conveyance; fare. 6.… …   Universalium

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