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Cargo transportation terms

Description of terms used in the process of cargo transportation
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Glossaries

Term Definition
Isothermal container (thermos container)
A special container with insulated walls, doors, floor and roof that allows you to maintain a constant temperature inside when transporting perishable goods, mainly food.
Intermodal transportation
Cargo transportation in the same cargo unit by several modes of transport when one of the carriers undertakes to organize the entire cargo transportationdoor to door. Such transportation includes delivery to the recipient's warehouse, which can only be done by road.
Intermodality

The possibility of changing the mode of transportation (ships, railway transport and motor transport) without the need to unload / load the contents of the container.

Synonyms- intermodal