Multimodal Transport

Operation
What is Multimodal Transport?
Multimodal transport involves the use of two or more
modes of transportation to move goods from origin to
destination.

It seamlessly integrates different transport methods like

rail, road, sea, and air to create efficient and flexible
supply chains.
Role of a Multimodal Transport
Operator
They coordinate the smooth movement of goods across
different modes of transportation, ensuring efficient and
cost-effective delivery.

They act as the single point of contact for shippers,

managing the entire logistics process from origin to final
destination.
Relationship of multimodal transit operator
with other parties
Common Carriers 1

2 Non-carriers

Other parties 3
1. Common carriers

Shipowners / Road Transport Railways Airlines

Shipping Lines Operators
Railways are contracted Airlines become
Shipowners and Road transport operators by the multimodal subcontractors to the
shipping lines become are engaged by the transport operator to multimodal transport
subcontractors to the multimodal transport provide land operator, providing air
multimodal transport operator to provide land transportation services transportation services.
operator, providing sea transportation services by rail.
transportation services. by truck.
2. Non-carriers – Facility and auxiliary service
providers

1 Container terminals / container yards

2 General warehouses

3 CFS or groupage or consolidation warehouses

4 Container leasing organizations

5 Agencies
3. Other parties – Financial institutions and
authorities
Banks
Insurance companies
Port and terminals
Customs
Government regulatory bodies