Combined transportation is the most cost-effective method of international transportation, facilitating the global trade route for merchants worldwide.
Combined transportation refers to the transit or carriage of goods using two or more modes of transportation, such as trucks, airplanes, trains, and ships. Combined (multimodal) transportation is a combination of various means of transportation used to facilitate the movement of cargo. In other words, transporting goods from one country to another involves at least two different transportation methods (e.g., maritime and road transport).
Advantages of combined transportation:
In addition to facilitating the entire transportation process in terms of contractual obligations, combined transportation has additional benefits. We will address these points below:
- Cost reduction in transportation and customs
- Increased speed of cargo delivery
- Assurance of cargo security and safety
- Time savings (reduced transit time and administrative paperwork)
- Improved route from the producer to the customer
- Reduction in the landed cost of imported goods
- Decreased risk of damage to goods and losses due to theft or looting
- Contracting with a single transportation company, resulting in reduced liability for customers and cargo owners.