Intermodal Transport
A supply chain term used to plan, procure, move, store or track materials and equipment.
Intermodal Transport Explained
Intermodal Transport is a key term within supply chain & logistics, where it is used across construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial project delivery. In practical terms, it helps describe how work is planned, specified, delivered, measured or maintained on real sites and assets. Understanding intermodal transport is useful because the same language is often shared by contractors, designers, suppliers, asset owners, public authorities and investors.
Within Highways.Today’s Dictionary, intermodal transport should be read as part of the wider vocabulary of procurement, transport, freight, storage and delivery terms across infrastructure supply chains. It may appear in technical specifications, tender documents, project reports, equipment guides, safety plans, design models, maintenance schedules or news articles. Exact requirements can vary by country, project type, contract form, standard and manufacturer, so readers should always check the relevant local guidance, drawings, regulations and professional advice before relying on the term for design, procurement or operational decisions.
Articles Featuring Intermodal Transport
US$34m Lavalle Port Investment Opens New Route for Corrientes Freight
30th September 2026
US$34m Lavalle Port Investment Opens New Route for Corrientes Freight A 140-metre quay on the Paraná River could change how…
UAE runs first intermodal transport under TIR
21st September 2018
UAE runs first intermodal transport under TIR The United Arab Emirates is an important trade hub with a robust economy.…
Editorial Note
The Highways.Today Dictionary is maintained as an editorial reference resource for construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial technology professionals. Definitions are intended to support understanding, discovery and research, and may be expanded over time as the Dictionary evolves into a broader illustrated industry reference.
















