Knowra Intermodal freight transport Intermodal freight transport Intermodal freight transport moves goods by two or more transport modes without handling the goods themselves when changing modes, typically by transferring a loading unit between vehicles.
Intermodal container : A standardized, reusable cargo container designed to transfer between ships, trains, and trucks. It keeps freight intact while cranes transfer it between transport modes.
ISO 6346 : The international standard for identifying and marking freight containers. Its codes let operators identify containers across carriers and modes.
Intermodal passenger transport : Passenger journeys that combine multiple transport modes, such as rail and bus, under coordinated connections. It applies coordinated mode changes to people rather than freight.
Modal shift : A change in the share of transport carried by one mode, often toward lower-emission alternatives. Intermodal services can make rail or water viable for freight otherwise moved by road.
Multimodal transport : The movement of goods using multiple transport modes, often under a single transport contract. The term can include transfers that handle goods, unlike the defining constraint here.
Container terminal : A facility where containers are transferred between ships, trains, trucks, or storage areas. Its handling equipment enables transfers without unpacking freight.
Twenty-foot equivalent unit : A standard unit equal to the capacity of one 20-foot container, used to describe container traffic. It provides a common measure for terminal capacity and container flows.
Double-stack rail transport : Rail transport in which specially designed freight trains carry containers stacked two high. It raises container capacity on compatible rail routes.
Freight transport emissions : Greenhouse gases and air pollutants released by moving freight across transport modes. The emissions impact depends on the modes and distances combined in a shipment.
Combined transport : A form of freight transport that uses road for initial or final legs and rail, water, or sea for the main leg. It is a narrower arrangement often used within intermodal freight systems.
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