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The infographic from the Association of American Railroads shows the process of intermodal transportation. In the transportation industry, there are many ways to move commodities across the world but railroads are part of the backbone of the industry. Intermodal transportation utilizes special standardized containers to transport cargo on trucks, freight trains and ships. These standardized containers are large rectangular boxes, capable of being secured to special trailers. The containers are durable, constructed of steel and built so that they can be transferred between the different modes of transportation.
Transcript of Intermodal Transportation Infographic
Source-Dependent Questions
- What are the three kinds of transportation that containers travel on?
- Why is intermodal transportation a good idea?
Citation Information
Courtesy of Association of American Railroads, 2016.