Incoterms 2020

Transporte Multimodal

A transport operation involving at least two different modes of carriage (e.g., sea, road, rail, air) under a single contract and responsibility.

Quick answer: A transport operation involving at least two different modes of carriage (e.g., sea, road, rail, air) under a single contract and responsibility.

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Quick answer

A transport operation involving at least two different modes of carriage (e.g., sea, road, rail, air) under a single contract and responsibility.

Why it matters

Transporte Multimodal matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

What is Transporte Multimodal?

In this glossary, Transporte Multimodal refers to: A transport operation involving at least two different modes of carriage (e.g., sea, road, rail, air) under a single contract and responsibility.

How is Transporte Multimodal used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "El transporte multimodal combina mar, tren y camión en un solo conocimiento de embarque."

Why does Transporte Multimodal matter in logistics?

Transporte Multimodal matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Transporte Multimodal?

Transporte Multimodal is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Transporte Multimodal belong to?

In this glossary, Transporte Multimodal is grouped under Incoterms 2020. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A transport operation involving at least two different modes of carriage (e.g., sea, road, rail, air) under a single contract and responsibility.

Operational example

Multimodal transport combines sea, rail, and trucking under a single bill of lading, simplifying logistics.

Localized term

Transporte Multimodal

Localized example

El transporte multimodal combina mar, tren y camión en un solo conocimiento de embarque.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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