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Combined transport is a transportation method that uses a combination of different means of transport to transport cargo. This involves the simultaneous use of ships, trains, trucks, or airplanes to transport cargo from one origin to one destination. This method is possible with the help of numerous and different transportation networks around the world. Multimodal transportation is a combination of different means of transportation that is carried out in order to facilitate the movement of cargo, that is, to make the shipment faster and more efficient. In other words, combined transportation is the transfer of goods from one country to another by at least two different transportation methods (for example, sea and road). It is worth noting that this type of transportation is under the contract and responsibility of a single company or forwarder. There are several definitions of combined transport, in other words, multimodal transport is basically an international combination of transport by different modes of transport such as ship, rail, truck, airplane, etc., mainly carried out through the use of containers. It should be noted that combined shipping is one of the most common methods of maritime transportation, which is very widely used due to its high flexibility in transporting commercial cargo. It is important to note that during combined transport, the loading unit is usually a container that is moved between different modes of transport. Various international transportation methods also play a role in global trade, such as sea freight from China, land transportation, rail transportation, and air transportation. However, the combination of these methods in the transportation industry has made shipping and moving goods more effective and efficient.
