Multimodal Freight
Multimodal freight is a highly efficient and modern logistics solution that combines two or more modes of transportation—such as road, rail, sea, or air—into a single, seamless journey under one contract. It allows businesses to move goods faster, more flexibly, and often more affordably by leveraging the strengths of each transport mode.
At MetroPoint Logistics, we offer fully integrated multimodal freight services, managing the entire shipment process from origin to destination. Whether you're shipping across countries or continents, we coordinate every leg of the journey—so you don’t have to.
Benefits of Multimodal Freight
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One-Stop Coordination: One contract, one point of contact, full visibility.
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Time & Cost Efficiency: Use faster modes (like air or road) when needed, and cheaper modes (like sea or rail) when possible.
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Reduced Delays: Smooth transitions between transport modes reduce downtime.
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Optimized Routes: Leverages the best available routes across land, air, or sea.
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Environmentally Friendly: Allows eco-conscious planning using greener routes.
Common Multimodal Combinations:
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Sea + Road: Ship from China to Nigeria by sea, then deliver locally by truck.
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Air + Road: Urgent goods flown to the nearest airport, then driven to the final destination.
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Rail + Road: Bulk goods shipped inland by train, then distributed regionally by truck.
Who Needs Multimodal Freight?
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Importers/exporters shipping internationally
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E-commerce businesses needing last-mile delivery
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Companies moving goods to landlocked or remote areas
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Manufacturers requiring end-to-end logistics
At MetroPoint Logistics, our logistics experts plan, monitor, and optimize every link in your supply chain, ensuring your goods arrive on time, on budget, and in perfect condition—no matter the distance or complexity.