Intermodal Transportation Systems Flashcards
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What is intermodal transportation?
Answer: Using two or more modes of transport in a single journey without handling the cargo when changing modes
Intermodal transportation involves using multiple modes (truck, rail, ship) in a single journey, with standardized containers that transfer between modes without cargo handling.
What is the primary advantage of containerization in intermodal transport?
Answer: Efficient transfer between modes with reduced handling and damage
Containerization enables efficient, standardized transfer between different transport modes while reducing cargo handling, damage, and theft.
What is a bill of lading in transportation?
Answer: A legal document between shipper and carrier detailing goods, destination, and terms
A bill of lading is a legal document that serves as a receipt for freight, a contract of carriage, and a document of title for the goods being shipped.
What does 'last mile delivery' refer to?
Answer: The final leg of delivery from a distribution center to the end destination
Last mile delivery is the final step in the delivery process, from the last distribution center to the customer's door — often the most expensive and complex part.
What is a freight forwarder?
Answer: A company that arranges transportation of goods on behalf of shippers
A freight forwarder arranges the transportation of goods on behalf of shippers, coordinating carriers, documentation, customs, and logistics across the supply chain.
What is the role of a transportation management system (TMS)?
Answer: To plan, execute, and optimize the movement of goods
A TMS is software that helps plan, execute, and optimize the physical movement of goods, including carrier selection, route planning, and shipment tracking.