Intermodal transportation is a logistics system, widely used in international trade, that combines maritime transport with other modes of transportation to move goods from a single point using multiple transport methods. As a key component of global logistics, it integrates rail, container, sea, and other transport modes, offering a sustainable solution that has revolutionized the movement of cargo worldwide.

Intermodal operations typically begin with road transportation, where shipments start their journey by truck before transitioning to rail when conditions allow. If rail transport is not an option, maritime or air freight is utilized to move the cargo. Another common intermodal method involves transporting goods by road to ports, where they are loaded onto ships for the next stage of their journey.