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Some Simple Reasons Why Intermodal
Transportation is All the Rage Today
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Intermodal involves moving ocean freight containers using different transportation
modes. The containers used here are usually the same size as transferred by ocean
carriers or air carriers. This usually means that intermodal transportation can have
your freight delivered in a timely manner without being opened during transit. It is
due to this particular reason that intermodal transportation has now become one of
the most popular transportation modes for exports, imports, and cross continental
shipments. More and more freight forwarders are now relying on intermodal
transportation, which is the reason why they are now able to offer lower rates and
promise increased security of the shipment.
Another reason why intermodal transportation is becoming a popular option is that
it has solved an important issue related to the transportation industry and that is the
shortage of drivers. With intermodal transportation becoming more common, it is
now possible for freight forwarders to handle increased demand even when there is
a shortage of drivers. Shrinking truck capacity is another issue that intermodal
transportation has helped resolve to a certain extent. When freight forwarders do
not have to rely on several transportation modes, they can offer you better rates
that can help you run your business in a more efficient and prolific way.