Intermodal Systems & Issues

Question 1

Forms of Intermodal transportation

Answer 1

1. Truck + Air = Birdyback
2. Truck + Rail = Piggyback
3. Truck + Water = Fishyback

Question 2

Transportation modes

Answer 2

1. Truck
2. Rail
3. Air
4. Water
5. Pipeline

Question 3

Dry Ports

Answer 3

• specific type of intermodal terminal
• Inland terminal linked to maritime port

Question 4

Types of Dry Ports

Answer 4

1. Distant dry port
2. Mid-range dry port
3. Close dry port

Question 5

Intermodal Benefits

Answer 5

Improved efficiency
Reducing costs
Increased speed of goods movement

Question 6

Intermodal Challenges

Answer 6

Standardised equipment & procedures
Coordination between different modes of transport