intermodal
adjective
in·ter·mod·al
ˌin-tər-ˈmō-dəl 
1
: being or involving transportation by more than one form of carrier during a single journey
2
: used for intermodal transport
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Priam integrates into clients’ supply chains, managing all aspects of freight transportation from intermodal and ocean shipping to warehousing and last-mile delivery.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
With his guidance, the company has emerged as a leader in intermodal drayage.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Schneider is also exploring biofuels and has deployed nearly 100 electric Class 8 trucks in its intermodal operations.
—Peter High, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Its plans include the intermodal facility on 1,770 acres, a 1,400-acre logistics park and a 1,100-acre logistics center.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
With his guidance, the company has emerged as a leader in intermodal drayage.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Schneider is also exploring biofuels and has deployed nearly 100 electric Class 8 trucks in its intermodal operations.
—Peter High, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Its plans include the intermodal facility on 1,770 acres, a 1,400-acre logistics park and a 1,100-acre logistics center.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Intermodal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermodal. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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