Multimodal Transportation Concept and Framework

Multimodal Transportation Concept and Framework Somsak Wisetruangrot AFFA Logistics Institute Chairman 1 Definition and Concept of Modes of TransportationChapter One Somsak Wisetruangrot Copy Right 20202 What is Unimodal Transport UNIMODAL TRANSPORT is The Carriage of Goods by one single mode of Transport, namely Road, Rails, Sea, Inland Waterway, Air, Space for the entire route of transport. Unimodal Transport covers the entire transport including transshipment if the second leg of transport is the same mode but in the different means of transport, such as Sea transport using feeder and mother vessel. Air transport with transshipment at hub in other country than destination is defined as Unimodal Transport as Wisetruangrot Copy Right 20203 What is Intermodal Transport Intermodal Transport definition by OECD (Organisationfor Economic Co-operation and Development) Movement of goods (in one and the same loading unit or a vehicle) by successive modes of transport without handling of the goods themselves when changing modes.

•Each supplier is responsible for its service. •Possibility to choose carriers and take advantage of the best rates for each stage or stretch of the route. •Fewer inspections because containers are sealed in advance. •Because everything is loaded in the same container, the time it takes for loading and unloading is lower.

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