Workington Port, a municipal port on the west coast of Cumbria, England, specializes in handling various bulk cargoes, providing excellent port handling and warehousing services. The port boasts modern quayside facilities and convenient rail freight services, enabling seamless sea-rail intermodal transport. This allows Workington Port to offer customers sustainable door-to-door freight solutions.
Tianjin Port has partnered with China National Foreign Trade Transportation Group to enhance inland logistics network construction. The collaboration focuses on optimizing transportation structures through a dry port system, promoting sea-rail intermodal transport and scheduled road services. Leveraging the geographical advantages of the Tianjin port, they aim to improve logistics efficiency.
This article analyzes six primary methods of international freight transportation: sea, air, road, rail, pipeline, and intermodal transport. Each mode has unique advantages and disadvantages, suitable for different types of cargo transportation needs. By exploring these transportation methods, businesses can enhance logistics efficiency and reduce transportation costs, positioning themselves favorably in international trade.
Xiamen Port, Tianjin Port, and Zhonggu Shipping have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to enhance cooperation between northern and southern ports and promote the development of a trillion-yuan modern logistics industry. The three parties will focus on expanding sea-rail intermodal transport, supply chain markets, and various cooperative fields, facilitating regional economic complementarity and trade exchange.
In 2024, the number of maritime and railway intermodal trains operating on the New Western Land-Sea Corridor exceeded 2,000, a year-on-year increase of 16.8%, supporting regional economic development. Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group actively promotes the marine economy, leading to a significant increase in train transport demand. The goal is to operate 10,000 trains throughout the year, laying the foundation for facilitating a dual circulation market.
In 2018, the Port of Hamburg set a new record for sea-rail intermodal transport with 46.8 million tons, highlighting its core position in trade through stable port throughput and strong container operations. The Port continues to enhance its connections with global markets, and looking ahead, its convenient transportation and advanced technology make it a key hub for logistics in Central Europe and worldwide.
The China-Europe Railway Express promotes trade between Jilin Province and Europe, with 4,510 TEUs of goods transported in the first seven months, accounting for 67.79%. The service is continuously optimizing the sea-rail intermodal transportation.
This paper provides an in-depth analysis of major seaports along the US East Coast, including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Miami, Savannah, Houston, and New Orleans. It details each port's geographical location, strengths, and suitable applications. The article also clarifies the distinction between intermodal transportation and transshipment. Furthermore, it explores how to leverage intermodal strategies such as sea-land, sea-rail, and sea-air to optimize supply chains, reduce logistics costs, and improve transportation efficiency, offering practical insights for international trade.
This article discusses the regulations for transporting oxygen cylinders, a new type of portable oxygen therapy device, as dangerous goods in sea freight exports. The UN number for oxygen cylinders is 1950, classifying them under hazard category 2.2, requiring compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. The primary shipping name is aerosol, with relevant emergency measures designated as F-D, S-U.
The article analyzes the shortcomings facing intermodal transport in China, such as poor infrastructure connectivity and imbalanced pricing between road and rail. It emphasizes the need to enhance efficiency and service quality through strengthened infrastructure connections, cargo organization, and transportation services.
