Definition and Characteristics of Multi - modal Transport【悟空海运】
As defined in United Nations Convention on International Multimodal Transport of Goods, International multi - modal transport' means the carriage of goods by at least two different modes of transport on the basis of a multi - modal transport contract from a place in one country at which the goods are taken in charge by the multi - modal transport operator(MTO) to a place designated for delivery situated in a different country.
The characteristics associated with international multi 一 modal transport can be found as the followings :
(1 )Two or more modes of transport must be adopted, in which maritime shipping is a necessity.
(2) Although multi - modal transport involves at least two modes of transport, the shipper only signs one contract with the MTO, acquires one multi - modal through bill from the MTO and pays freight of one single chargeable rate to MTO.
Definition and Characteristics of Multi - modal Transport【悟空海运】
