Transportation
Intermodal operation
Transport of goods using two or more transport modes in a single journey, typically with containers.
Transport of goods using two or more transport modes in a single journey, typically with containers.
In international freight transportation, Intermodal operation is a fundamental operational concept that directly impacts logistics costs, delivery times, and cargo security.
Transport of goods using two or more transport modes in a single journey, typically with containers. International freight transport operates under specific regulatory frameworks per transport mode: maritime (Hague-Visby Rules), air (Montreal Convention), ground (USMCA for North American trade), and multimodal. Each mode has particular documents, liabilities, and costs.
Understanding international transport concepts enables route and shipping mode optimization, better rate negotiation with logistics providers, and reduction of total landed cost for imported goods.
Digital transport management platforms (TMS), real-time tracking, and automated quoting are transforming international logistics, offering greater visibility and control over shipments.
Bill of Lading
What is Bill of Lading, its role in foreign trade, and how it applies to customs operations in Mexico.
DocumentsAir Waybill (AWB)
An air transport document that serves as a contract of carriage between the shipper and the airline, covering the shipment of goods by air.
DocumentsCarta Porte (Bill of Lading)
A document covering the transport of goods by land within Mexico, mandatory as a CFDI tax document supplement since 2022.
LogisticsIncoterms
International rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) defining buyer and seller responsibilities for transport and delivery of goods.