Incoterms 2020

多式联运

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

多式联运 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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What is 多式联运?

In this glossary, 多式联运 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 多式联运 used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "多式联运将海运、铁路和公路运输整合到一份提单下。"

Why does 多式联运 matter in logistics?

多式联运 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 多式联运?

多式联运 is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does 多式联运 belong to?

In this glossary, 多式联运 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

多式联运

Localized example

多式联运将海运、铁路和公路运输整合到一份提单下。

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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