Incoterms 2020

Transport 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

Transport 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 Transport Multimodal?

In this glossary, Transport 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 Transport Multimodal used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le transport multimodal regroupe mer, rail et route sous un seul connaissement."

Why does Transport Multimodal matter in logistics?

Transport 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 Transport Multimodal?

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

What category does Transport Multimodal belong to?

In this glossary, Transport 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

Transport Multimodal

Localized example

Le transport multimodal regroupe mer, rail et route sous un seul connaissement.

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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