Multimodal transport: the benefits and features

The logistics sector is fairly often used the term as a multimodal transportation. This term means that the same batch of goods shipped to the destination through the use of various types of vehicles.
Multimodal transportation is considered the most efficient way to deliver imported goods from an economic point of view. Moreover, such an option is sometimes the only possible transportation. For example, for the transport of goods from the US or Canada to our country and used aircraft, and automobiles. Furthermore, in some cases, it may be used by sea. Delivery from Europe could include the use of rail and road transport.
One of the main features of the multimodal transportation is the presence of only one of the organizer. In other words, regardless of the number of vehicles used for delivery of the goods is responsible only one logistics company. This company coordinates the activities of all participants in a multimodal transportation from a central location. Specialists of the company take into account all the nuances of transportation - length of the route, the types of transport used, the volume of cargo and other special requirements of the transportation process
. It should be noted that usually Multimodal Freight carried in the international delivery of cargoes from one continent to another. However, in some cases, this delivery option can be used even within the same country. A striking example is the process of delivering the goods from Moscow to the Far East.
As for the advantages of logistics services, the first thing I want to note that the Transport, can significantly reduce the time of implementation of transport operations. You can also note the reduction in the cost of logistics services. This advantage is especially important for companies that have a limited budget. Finally, it is possible to emphasize the presence of complete control at all stages of transport.
In conclusion, it should be noted that this option always starts with a trucking route planning. It should take into account the smallest details of the process - the quality of transport links between the initial and final location, parking in a way, the presence of congestion points, indicative timetable, preparation of all necessary documents, etc.