Intermodal Transport

Connect between ports and inland locations to move your containerised cargo.

Intermodal – Carrier Haulage

Intermodal – Multi Carrier

What is intermodal transport?

When you're building a supply chain, it is imperative that its reach and potential go beyond the ocean. Getting your cargo further inland with ease is key in achieving seamless global connectivity.

This is where intermodal logistics can give you a business advantage. It works as a complement to ocean transport by using multiple transportation modes to get your full container load (FCL) from ocean ports to inland locations (or inland locations to ocean ports) on both the import and export side of your supply chain.

A truck with a Maersk container on the highway bridge.

Choose from multiple modes of transport

This service seamlessly integrates various inland modes of transport within a single, streamlined journey. You can choose just one or combine multiple modes to ensure you meet your budget or greenhouse (GHG) emissions reduction goals.

Truck

Trucks navigate highways and urban arteries, bridging the gap between ocean terminals and warehouses, transportation hubs or container depots.

Train

Trains can transport hundreds of containers from ports to inland destinations and cover vast distances with speed and efficiency.

Barge

Barges make their way inland using rivers, canals, and coastal routes, offering a cost-effective and reliable option for land-based transportation.

The benefits of intermodal transport

Intermodal freight transport plays a crucial role in supply chains as it offers several key benefits for your business:

Optionality in modal shifts

Different transport modes offer more options in flexible route planning and scheduling, especially when there are supply chain disruptions. Shifting long-haul trucking to less GHG emitting options like rail or water transport can also help reduce GHG emissions.