Transportation
Multimodal Transport
Movement of goods using two or more transport modes (sea, road, air, rail) under a single contract and a single responsible operator. Different from intermodal which involves multiple contracts.
Movement of goods using two or more transport modes (sea, road, air, rail) under a single contract and a single responsible operator. Different from intermodal which involves multiple contracts.
A single multimodal transport operator (MTO) issues a multimodal transport document and assumes door-to-door responsibility. Regulated by the 1980 United Nations Convention.
Intermodal Transport
A freight transport system using two or more different modes (maritime, ground, air, rail) with the same cargo unit without handling merchandise when changing modes.
DocumentsBill of Lading (Ocean)
Maritime transport document serving as a contract of carriage, receipt of goods, and document of title.
LogisticsOcean Freight
The cost of transporting goods by sea from the port of origin to the port of destination, a fundamental component of customs value.
TransportationInternational Ground Freight
Transport of goods by road or rail between countries. In Mexico, the primary mode for trade with the US and Canada. Includes full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL).