由 lltx1822 The Development Trend of Multimodal Transportation in International Logistics
Multimodal transportation, which combines multiple transportation modes, is becoming an important trend in international logistics. Its development is driven by several factors: first, improving efficiency. For example, sea-air combined transportation combines the low cost of sea freight for long distances with the speed of air freight for short distances. Goods are transported by sea to a transit port (such as Dubai) and then by air to inland cities in Africa, reducing the total transportation time by 50% compared to pure sea freight. Second, reducing costs. By optimizing the transportation route, multimodal transportation can avoid repeated loading and unloading, reducing labor and handling costs. Third, expanding coverage. It can reach inland areas that are not directly accessible by sea or air, improving the accessibility of logistics. With the development of digital technology, multimodal transportation is becoming more intelligent. The use of IoT technology to track goods in real-time, and blockchain technology to ensure the authenticity and traceability of documents, improves the transparency and reliability of transportation. In the future, multimodal transportation will play a more important role in global supply chains.