Lack of direct connection between origin and destination points
Need to balance speed and cost:
Urgent → air + road,
Cost-effective → sea + rail.
Advantages of multimodal shipping
Global reach:
Delivery to any point worldwide, including remote regions.
Cost efficiency:
Reduced expenses through optimal combination of transport modes.
Speed:
Reduced transit times through efficient logistics management.
Control:
A single operator responsible for the entire route.
Security:
Minimized risk of cargo damage and loss.
Transport combinations
Main transport; Secondary transport; Application
Sea;+ Road / Rail;International shipments (China, EU, USA)
Rail;+ Road;Transport across Eurasia
Air;+ Road;Urgent and valuable cargo
Road;+ Rail / Sea;European and Asian routes