How do you move a product across multiple countries without changing its container or losing efficiency?
The answer is intermodal transport.
What is intermodal transport?
Intermodal transport is a system that uses different means of transportation (truck, train, ship, airplane) while keeping the same cargo unit.
That is, the goods are not handled: they always travel inside the same container, box, or pallet.
This avoids unnecessary handling, reduces damage, and speeds up transit between countries or regions.
How is it different from multimodal transport?
Although they sound similar, they are not the same.
- In intermodal transport, the focus is on keeping the cargo in the same container throughout the journey.
- In multimodal transport, the cargo unit or format may change between modes.
Advantages of intermodal transport
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Greater cargo safety
By not moving goods from one container to another, the risk of damage or loss is reduced.
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Faster transit times
Transfers between train, truck, or ship are more agile, speeding up the entire logistics process.
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Cost reduction
Fewer handling operations mean less labor, less equipment, and lower risk, translating into savings.
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Lower environmental impact
Less polluting modes like trains can be optimized without losing efficiency at the endpoints of the route.
Why use intermodal transport in your e-commerce?
If you sell to customers in other regions or countries and need a safe, flexible, and cost-effective solution, this system is ideal.
Intermodal transport allows you to maintain control of your products at all times and simplify delivery processes.
At AMPHORA, we work with logistics networks that integrate intermodal transport into our e-commerce fulfillment service.
This way, your business reaches further without complications.
Intermodal transport is not just a technical solution. It’s an intelligent way to move products faster, safer, and more efficiently.
Is your e-commerce ready to take advantage of it?
