The Basics of Rail Intermodal – Understanding the Key Role it Plays in Transportation

Rail Intermodal is one of the key elements in transporting goods around the United States – “Intermodal” refers to different means of transporting goods in a container  – in this case, moving from the rail to the truck. Many key products consumed in the U.S. – including electronics, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals are shipped in this manner. In this section, we will explain all the nuances including logistics and cost in shipping via rail intermodal.