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Multimodal Transport
April 2015
I
Multimodal Transport
April 2015
•Multimodal transport is the articulation between
different modes of transport, in order to more
rapidly and effectively transfer operations of
materials and goods
•Multimodal transport is that in which it is necessary
to use more than one type of vehicle to transport
the goods from his place of origin to their final
destination, but mediating a single contract of
carriage.
What is Multimodal transport?
•Multimodal transport is the articulation between
different modes of transport, in order to more
rapidly and effectively transfer operations of
materials and goods
•Multimodal transport is that in which it is necessary
to use more than one type of vehicle to transport
the goods from his place of origin to their final
destination, but mediating a single contract of
carriage.
•Within this overall framework, we distinguish
intermodal transport (using different types of
transport but using a single measure of load) and
combined transport (the responsibility is assumed
by different operators).
•Multimodal transport is effected by a multimodal
transport operator who holds a multimodal
transportation contract and assumes responsibility
for compliance as carrier.
•Within this overall framework, we distinguish
intermodal transport (using different types of
transport but using a single measure of load) and
combined transport (the responsibility is assumed
by different operators).
•Multimodal transport is effected by a multimodal
transport operator who holds a multimodal
transportation contract and assumes responsibility
for compliance as carrier.
•Combined freight transport can be organized in
different ways. In general, trucks cover short
distances between the loading area and the
transshipment point respectively between the
place of arrival and the recipient. Long-distance
haulage is conducted by other means of
transport such as train, ship or even plane.
•Combined freight transport can be organized in
different ways. In general, trucks cover short
distances between the loading area and the
transshipment point respectively between the
place of arrival and the recipient. Long-distance
haulage is conducted by other means of
transport such as train, ship or even plane.
"multimodal transport operator"
(MTO)
•"Multimodal transport operator'
means any person who on his
own behalf or through another
person acting on his behalf
concludes a multimodal
transport contract and who
assumes responsibility for the
performance of the contract."
•"Multimodal transport operator'
means any person who on his
own behalf or through another
person acting on his behalf
concludes a multimodal
transport contract and who
assumes responsibility for the
performance of the contract."
The main features of a multimodal
transport are
•The carriage of goods by two or more modes of
transport, under one contract
•One document and one responsible party (MTO) for the
entire carriage who might subcontract the performance
of some
•The terms "combined transport" and "intermodal
transport" are often used to describe the carriage of
goods by two or more modes of transport.
•The carriage of goods by two or more modes of
transport, under one contract
•One document and one responsible party (MTO) for the
entire carriage who might subcontract the performance
of some
•The terms "combined transport" and "intermodal
transport" are often used to describe the carriage of
goods by two or more modes of transport.
•Therefore, in case of damage or loss, each
company will only bear responsibility for only its
