What is meant by an intermodal shipment?

Intermodal shipping uses two or more modes of transportation, such as a truck and a train, to transport goods from the shipper to the consignee without having to change the container the goods are being shipped in at any point.

Why is it called intermodal?

Intermodal transportation has its origin in 18th century England and predates the railways. Coal containers (called “loose boxes” or “tubs”) were soon deployed on the early canals and railways and were used for road/rail transfers (road at the time meaning horse-drawn vehicles).

What are the types of intermodal transportation?

There are two types of intermodal: Container-On-Flatcar (COFC) or Trailer-On-Flatcar (TOFC). Under the TOFC model, the over-the-road (OTR) trailer is placed directly onto the wellcar versus an intermodal container.

What is the difference between intermodal and drayage?

Intermodal utilizes sea, rail and truck to cover distance, instead of relying on just one mode. Drayage refers to the transport of cargo over a short distance by truck, or as part of a longer distance.

Who is the largest intermodal carrier?

J.B. Hunt Intermodal
Top Intermodal/Drayage Carriers

What is a dry van?

A dry van is a type of semi-trailer that’s fully enclosed to protect shipments from outside elements. Designed to carry palletized, boxed or loose freight, dry vans aren’t temperature-controlled (unlike refrigerated “reefer” units) and can’t carry oversized shipments (unlike flatbed trailers).

What do intermodal containers carry?

How do intermodal containers work? An intermodal or ISO container is a container that is up to par with ISO standards. It can be used for storing and transporting materials and equipment within a global containerized intermodal freight transport system. What do intermodal containers carry?

How much is a container chassis?

According to equipment providers, new chassis can cost between $10,000 and $20,000 depending on the specifications and features, while 53-foot containers are about $10,000 to $15,000. If the tariff is applied to 8,000 new chassis, then costs increase as much as $16 million.

What is container drayage?

Simply put, the term drayage refers to a specialty logistics service that carries freight over a short distance. It is an essential part of intermodal shipping. Drayage is part of the container shipping industry. Drayage companies take containers in and out of warehouses, rail terminals, ocean ports and harbors.

What are intermodal companies?

Top Intermodal/Drayage Carriers

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