INTL MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT
INTL multimodal transport uses multiple modes of transportation, such as road, rail, sea, or air, in a single process, typically covered by a single transport contract.
Multimodal transport solutions refer to the design of the best transport routes and transport tool combinations in the process of logistics transportation to achieve efficient, economical and environmentally friendly cargo transportation.
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
Origin to Port:
Use road transport (trucks) to transport goods from the factory or warehouse to the nearest port. This part is usually short-distance transportation, flexible and fast.
From port to port in the destination country:
Use sea transportation, which is especially suitable for long-distance bulk cargo transportation. Sea transportation offers the lowest cost and most suitable method for long-distance transportation.
From the port of destination country to the inland distribution center:
After arriving at the port of the destination country, rail transports the goods to the inland distribution center. Rail transportation is highly cost-effective and environmentally friendly in medium and long-distance transportation.
Inland distribution center to final destination:
Use road transport (trucks) to transport goods from the distribution center to the end customer to ensure on-time delivery.
EXAMPLES OF MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
For example: Electronic products shipped from Shanghai, China to Hamburg, Germany
1)Road transport:
Trucks transport electronic products from the factory in Shanghai,China to the port of Shanghai.This section of transportation is usually a short-distance transportation, about 1-2 days.
2)Ocean Transport:
Container shipping ships the goods from Shanghai Port to Hamburg Port in Germany.This is the longest distance in the entire transportation chain, usually taking 20-30 days.
3)Rail transport:
After arriving at the Port of Hamburg, the goods are transported by rail from the Port of Hamburg to an inland distribution center in Germany, such as a logistics park near Frankfurt. Rail transport usually takes 1-2 days.
4)Road transport:
Finally, the goods are transported from the distribution center to the customer’s city, such as an electronics retailer in Munich, by truck. This transportation usually takes 1 day.
OTHER EXAMPLES OF MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
Agricultural products from Brazil to China:
Agricultural products are transported from Brazil’s interior to ports via road, sea, and rail to Chinese ports, then processed in major Chinese cities.
Cars shipped from Germany to the United States:
German car manufacturers transport cars via rail to North Sea ports, sea to East Coast US ports, and then by road to US car dealers.
These solutions all take advantage of multiple modes of transportation to ensure that goods can be transported quickly, efficiently, and economically from the production site to the final consumer market.
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT ADVANTAGES
It has many advantages that make it an important method in modern logistics and transportation systems. The following are the main advantages of multimodal transport:
Comprehensive cost savings
Reduce transportation costs:
Multimodal transport reduces transportation costs by combining cost advantages of different modes, such as sea or rail for long-distance transportation and flexible road transportation for short-distance transportation.
Reduced intermediary costs:
Usually covered by a single contract, which can reduce the additional costs of middlemen, agents and transshipment.
Improve transportation efficiency
Optimizing transportation time:
Multimodal transport allows choosing the most suitable combination of transport modes and optimizing transportation time. For example, connecting a port and an inland city by rail can be faster than pure road transport.
Reduce waiting time:
By seamlessly connecting the schedules of different modes of transportation, the time that goods stay at transfer stations can be reduced, improving overall transportation efficiency.
Expand transportation coverage
Extensive geographical coverage:
Multimodal transport can deliver goods from one country to another country, even to remote areas, through multiple modes of transport, thus expanding the coverage of the logistics network.
Flexibility in dealing with geographical limitations:
By combining different modes of transport, multimodal transport can overcome the geographical limitations of a single mode of transport. For example, places that cannot be reached by rail can be transported by road or water.
Enhanced reliability and security
Reduce the risk of damage and loss of goods:
Usually has unified management and coordination, the goods are strictly controlled throughout the transportation process, reducing the risk of damage and loss.
Clear responsibilities:
One carrier is usually responsible for the entire transportation process, and the division of responsibilities is clear, which reduces the complexity of disputes and claims.
Environmentally friendly
Reduce carbon emissions:
Multimodal transport, including rail and sea transport, can significantly reduce carbon emissions, aligning with sustainable development requirements by utilizing environmentally friendly modes of transportation.
Reduce traffic congestion:
By shifting some transport from road to rail or water, multimodal transport can reduce road congestion and pollution.
Simplify logistics management
Unified management system:
Multimodal transport is usually coordinated by a single logistics management system, which simplifies the management and monitoring of transportation and improves operational efficiency.
Reduced paperwork:
Since the entire transport process is covered by one contract, paperwork associated with multiple transfers is reduced, streamlining the process.
Adaptability
Flexibility in responding to changes in demand:
Multimodal transport can quickly adjust the combination of transport modes according to changes in market demand and adapt to different types of goods and transportation conditions.
Respond to emergencies:
When one mode of transport is restricted (such as flight delays caused by weather problems), multimodal transport can quickly switch to other modes to ensure that the goods arrive on time.
DDP shipping cost
DDP shipping cost = Domestic Transport Costs and Customs (exporting country) + International transportation cost + Import cost （customs,duty）+ inland transportation cost (importing country) + insurance cost + other costs
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