Intermodalism

Description

Understand intermodalism by calculating, understanding, and responding to its role in changing customer requirements and increasing competitiveness of supply chains in a global marketplace.

Alternative labels

intermodal freight transportation
principles of intermodalism
intermodal transportation
intermodalism principles
intermodal transport
paradigms of intermodalism
intermodal freight transport
fundamentals of intermodalism
characteristics of intermodalism
intermodalism paradigms

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Intermodalism is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Intermodal logistics manager: Intermodal logistics managers manage and oversee commercial and operational aspects of intermodal logistics for an organisation.

Optional knowledge

Intermodalism is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Freight transport dispatcher: Freight transport dispatchers receive and transmit reliable messages, track vehicles and equipment, and record other important information. They oversee the planning operations of dispatching by coordinating different modes of transport. Freight transport dispatchers structure routes or services and determine the appropriate mode of transport. They are also responsible for equipment and vehicle maintenance and workers dispatching. The freight transport dispatchers provide the legal and contractual documentation for the transporting parties.

 


 

References

  1. Intermodalism – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022