Domestic combined transport
Combined internal transport is the movement of goods or passengers within the borders of a country in which more than one mode of transport is used continuously and in a coordinated manner; such as a combination of road, rail, inland sea or air.
In general, it means delivering goods or passengers from origin to destination using two or more different means of transport within the country.
Example
Transporting goods from a factory by truck to a railway station, then by train to the destination city
Common types of domestic combined transport
🚚 + 🚆 Road – Rail
🚆 + 🚢 Rail – Inland Sea
🚚 + ✈️ Road – Air
Benefits of domestic combined transportation
Take advantage of the benefits of each mode of transport
Reduce costs over long distances
Increase safety and carrying capacity
Suitable for heavy and bulky loads
In combined transport, there is usually a single contract for the entire route and the responsibility for the transport is managed in an integrated manner.
Disadvantages of domestic combined transportation
Need for careful coordination between methods
Time-consuming unloading and reloading
Need for appropriate infrastructure (combined terminals)