Multimodal transportation moves one cargo by two or more modes of transport along a single route. The combination of sea and road delivery helps balance cost and availability over long distances.
Route splitting
Separately planned are the car to the port, the sea line, processing at the port of destination and the last mile. For each stage, a responsible person, a document and a time window are specified.
Container and cargo
The container type is selected based on size, weight, loading method and protection. On the road section, road restrictions and fastenings are taken into account.
Connection times
Arrival at port, cut-off, ship schedule and pick-up at destination must be linked. A delay of one stage affects the reservation and available days.
Unified document and communication plan
Documentation of modes of transport varies, but commercial data must be consistent. Carrier statuses are combined into an overall picture for the client.
Alternatives
In case of port congestion, flight changes and border waits, alternative lines and crossings are assessed in advance. A good plan describes not only the main route, but also the solution to changes.
Compare stages in a single chart
The multimodal scheme is not managed by a set of disparate rates, but by a single schedule of operators, terminals, documents, transhipments and key dates. For this mapping, use the structure multimodal logistics plan, including responsibility in each gear and allowable reserve.
For container cargo of Chinese origin, check the required input data and full cost structure on the page delivery from China to Azerbaijan. There, FCL, LCL and the rail multimodal scheme are compared without the promise of a fixed term or tariff.
