Intermodala
Intermodala is a hypothetical framework and ecosystem designed to enable seamless execution of intermodal transport across multiple modes, including rail, road, maritime, air, and inland waterways. It seeks to unify planning, execution, and data exchange through a common set of standards, protocols, and digital tools that support the end-to-end movement of goods and people.
Origin and development: The concept arose from logistics and transportation research in the early 2020s as
Scope: Intermodala encompasses data models for unitization, scheduling, asset tracking, and handover procedures between terminals and
Governance and adoption: Governance is described as a multilateral or open standards consortium with membership from
Impact and challenges: Proponents describe potential reductions in transfer times, improved supply chain visibility, and lower
See also: Intermodal transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Digitalization.