Looking to ship multimodal or intermodal without losing control at every handoff?

When your shipment crosses borders and switches modes, delays usually happen at the transitions—pickup, terminals, customs, and last‑mile. We coordinate road, rail, sea, and air under one strategy so you reduce cost, protect ETD/ETA targets, and stay compliant.


  1. Multimodal (one master contract) or intermodal (carrier flexibility per leg)
  2. Door‑to‑door planning with one point of contact and clear SLAs
  3. Mode optimization: ocean, air, rail, and trucking aligned to timeline and budget
  4. Documentation support: invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, HS codes, security filings
  5. Live tracking, ETA forecasts, mile'stone alerts, and optional API/EDI integrations

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Multimodal & Intermodal Transport Services

Service overview

Multimodal and intermodal transport combine two or more modes—road, rail, sea, and air—to move freight efficiently across regions and borders. Multimodal unifies the full journey under one master contract and accountability. Intermodal uses multiple carriers/contracts per leg when you need lane‑specific flexibility. We support both approaches with transparent rates and end‑to‑end visibility.

What we handle

  1. Ocean: FCL and LCL on major lanes, with drayage and depot coordination
  2. Road: FTL/LTL trucking, flatbed, reefer, and last‑mile delivery to DCs and stores
  3. Rail: block‑train and scheduled services across China, CIS, EU, and MENA corridors
  4. Air: priority, economy, and charter options for time‑critical or high‑value shipments
  5. Special cargo: OOG/flat‑rack, DG/IMDG, pharma/temperature‑controlled, and white‑glove
  6. Project logistics: oversized, heavy‑lift, and multi‑leg project shipments for industrial needs

How it works

  1. Scope the move: origin, destination, commodity, dims/weight, target ETD/ETA, and service priorities.
  2. Design the plan: compare modes (ocean/air/rail/road), define handoffs, and set milestones/SLAs.
  3. Execute the legs: pickup, export handling, main line‑haul, terminal coordination, and final delivery.
  4. Manage exceptions: proactive changes if schedules shift, capacity tightens, or disruptions occur.
  5. Close out: delivery confirmation (POD), document completion, and shipment review.

Service scope & options

We can run port‑to‑port, port‑to‑door, or full door‑to‑door moves—multimodal (single master contract) or intermodal (carrier flexibility per leg).

  1. Warehousing and staging between legs
  2. Consolidation planning to optimize cost and cycle time
  3. Insurance coordination and shipment-level visibility requirements
  4. API/EDI integrations to connect status and documents to ERP/WMS

Incoterms supported: EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP, DAP, DDP.

Optional program elements (as agreed)

  1. Warehousing and staging between legs
  2. Consolidation planning to optimize cost and cycle time
  3. Insurance coordination and shipment-level visibility requirements
  4. API/EDI integrations to connect status and documents to ERP/WMS

Routes & coverage

Solutions are built around practical corridors and capacity—linking China, CIS, EU, and MENA rail networks with road drayage, ocean lanes, and air options when needed. Mode selection and routing are aligned to your deadlines, cost targets, and risk profile.

Documentation & compliance

Cross‑border moves require consistent, accurate paperwork across every leg. We support:

  1. Commercial invoices and packing lists
  2. Certificates of origin
  3. HS codes
  4. Security filings (where required)
  5. DG/IMDG documentation for eligible shipments
  6. A single document set and milestone updates from booking to POD (scope‑dependent)

Transit time & scheduling

Lead time depends on the chosen mode mix, terminal cutoffs, customs steps, and transfer timing between legs. Multimodal planning focuses on fewer breaks in accountability and cleaner connections; intermodal planning focuses on lane‑specific carrier selection and flexibility.

What affects multimodal & intermodal transport cost / rates?

  1. Lane selection and corridor capacity (including peak season conditions)
  2. Mode mix (ocean vs. rail vs. road vs. air) and service level (priority vs. economy where applicable)
  3. FCL vs. LCL and consolidation strategy
  4. Drayage/first‑mile and last‑mile scope and access constraints
  5. Special cargo needs (OOG/flat‑rack, DG/IMDG, temperature‑controlled, white‑glove)
  6. Transfers and handling at terminals between legs
  7. Detention/demurrage exposure and exception handling requirements
  8. Documentation scope, security filings, and border rules tied to the route

What We Provide

  1. Multimodal shipping under one master contract
  2. Intermodal shipping with carrier flexibility per leg
  3. Mode optimization (road/rail/sea/air combinations)
  4. Terminal transfers, transload, and handoff coordination
  5. Real‑time tracking + API/EDI visibility options

Why choose Zenith Eclipse Co

Typical buyer profiles

  • One accountable team to coordinate multi-leg shipments end to end
  • Clear SLAs, milestone updates, and proactive exception management
  • Side‑by‑side mode comparisons to balance cost, speed, and resilience
  • Visibility and control through tracking, ETA forecasts, and automated alerts
  • Demurrage/detention awareness and planning to reduce avoidable fees
  • Sustainability levers: route optimization, backhaul matching, consolidation, CO₂ estimates on request

Procurement checklist

Send the details below for a fast, workable plan and quote:

  • Origin and destination (door/port/terminal)
  • Commodity and cargo type (standard, DG/IMDG, OOG, temperature‑controlled, white‑glove)
  • Dimensions, weight, pieces, and packaging type
  • Target ETD/ETA and any delivery appointment constraints
  • Preferred mode (or priority: lowest cost vs. fastest delivery vs. resilience)
  • Incoterms (EXW/FCA/FOB/CFR/CIF/CPT/CIP/DAP/DDP)
  • Visibility needs (tracking cadence, alerts, API/EDI integration if required)

FAQs

What’s the difference between multimodal and intermodal?

Multimodal runs under one master contract and one accountable party; intermodal uses multiple carriers/contracts per leg.

When should I choose multimodal?

When you want unified accountability, simpler coordination, and one set of documents/milestones.

When should I choose intermodal?

When lane-by-lane carrier flexibility matters most for your routing strategy.

Can you provide door‑to‑door service?

Yes—pickup through final delivery can be coordinated as one journey.

Which modes can you combine?

Road, rail, sea, and air (including priority/economy/charter air options).

Do you handle special cargo like OOG or DG?

Yes—OOG/flat‑rack and DG/IMDG are supported where eligible, with the right documentation and handling plan.

How do you help with compliance?

We support commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, HS codes, and security filings where required.

Will I have tracking across all legs?

Yes—live tracking, ETA forecasts, and automated alerts are available, with optional API/EDI integrations.

Can you help reduce demurrage and detention fees?

We plan handoffs and exceptions proactively to reduce avoidable dwell and fee exposure.

What do you need to quote quickly?

Origin/destination, commodity, dims/weight, target ETD/ETA, preferred mode (or priorities), and Incoterms.

Ready to streamline multimodal shipping? Share your lane, commodity, dims/weight, target ETD/ETA, and preferred mode—then Request a Quote to compare ocean, air, rail, and trucking options side by side with a clear compliance checklist and SLAs.

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