INTERMODAL SERVICES

More and more companies have started to choose intermodal transportation services for cargo freight . Intermode has been  an essential  part of shippers logistics strategy. Customers are using Intermodal service for a variety of reasons. Mainly, intermodal means freight costs less. Secondly, any amount or volume of cargo is delivered timely and safely. Low rate, optimal routes and increased capacity are the main criteria of intermodal transportation  demand.

The concept of intermode is nothing new.  Intermodal transportation offers  an option to integrate multiple modes and move cargo to final destination. A standardized intermodal container carries cargoes of multiple customers. These containers are delivered by trucks, freight trains or ships maintaining the best optimal shipment route. Using a combination of different transport modes provides the customers with flexibility of loading/unloading goods, increasing security and better control capacity.

An intermodal container provides fast paced cargo shipping avoiding repackaging or offloading. Intermodal cargo containers have certain weight requirements to follow. All the containers differ in shape and size. Initially, the containers were designed to ship this similar types of cargo. The weight of one freight container  may not exceed 100 kilos.  Moreover,  according to regulations the special types of containers are used for hazardous/toxic or corrosive chemicals.

The biggest benefit of using intermodal transport is the quality of service. Companies can ship via intermodal any time at a reasonable price. Transportation costs are reduced as containers fit easily into any mood and are easy to switch. Each leg of shipment is handled by a separate company and tracked by highly experienced staff. What is more, company offers increasing security of freight/cargo being transported.