Multimodal transport is the movement of goods using two or more modes of transport under a single contract, with one provider responsible for the whole journey. A shipment might travel by ocean, rail and road, but the customer deals with one provider and receives one transport document. Multimodal vs intermodal: Both use more than one mode. Multimodal transport has a single contract and a single provider for the whole journey. Intermodal transport keeps goods in one unit, and each leg may be contracted separately. Why it matters for your supply chain: One point of accountability makes it easier to manage cost, visibility and risk across the full journey. It also gives you more options to reroute when a mode or route is disrupted. Related terms: Intermodal transport, Sea-air, Land-air, Freight forwarder Find out more: Freight solutions
