Transport Modes

Wagon Intermodal

A rail wagon designed for the transport of standardized intermodal containers, allowing direct transfer between ship, rail, and road per UIC and FIATA documentation.

Quick answer: A rail wagon designed for the transport of standardized intermodal containers, allowing direct transfer between ship, rail, and road per UIC and FIATA documentation.

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Quick answer

A rail wagon designed for the transport of standardized intermodal containers, allowing direct transfer between ship, rail, and road per UIC and FIATA documentation.

Why it matters

Wagon Intermodal matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Modes 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 Wagon Intermodal?

In this glossary, Wagon Intermodal refers to: A rail wagon designed for the transport of standardized intermodal containers, allowing direct transfer between ship, rail, and road per UIC and FIATA documentation.

How is Wagon Intermodal used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le wagon intermodal a transporté des conteneurs ISO du port maritime au terminal intérieur selon la lettre de transport multimodal FIATA."

Why does Wagon Intermodal matter in logistics?

Wagon Intermodal matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Modes 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 Wagon Intermodal?

Wagon Intermodal is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Wagon Intermodal belong to?

In this glossary, Wagon Intermodal is grouped under Transport Modes. 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 rail wagon designed for the transport of standardized intermodal containers, allowing direct transfer between ship, rail, and road per UIC and FIATA documentation.

Operational example

The intermodal wagon carried ISO containers from the seaport to the inland terminal, as referenced in the FIATA multimodal bill of lading.

Localized term

Wagon Intermodal

Localized example

Le wagon intermodal a transporté des conteneurs ISO du port maritime au terminal intérieur selon la lettre de transport multimodal FIATA.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

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

Category

Transport Modes

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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