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2 Abstract Policymakers have paid more attention to the implications of multimodal transportation on politics and public life than to its impact on the economy and the environment. The goal of this research is to examine how people today perceive transportation data and how that perception interacts with behavioral changes and access to other modes of transportation. The paper is based on an examination of existing research on the subject. The paper identifies the transport users, the current state of technology, and the delivery methods that use the chosen mode, as well as discussing various modes of transportation, outlining the approach it will take, and explaining the benefits and drawbacks of the mode as they apply to different groups.

3 Introduction The economic and environmental consequences of transportation have been prioritized above the social implications and distributional effects on other sections of society. the dispersion of research results throughout several areas of study, and the transportation industry's relative relevance in terms of policy and attention. This paper investigates the links between transportation poverty and social exclusion, as well as the social and distributional effects of transportation, as well as the barriers to accessing multimodal transportation. A critical assessment and synthesis of the several existent categories of literature is also provided. This paper provides a concise assessment of current understanding of the topics under consideration, highlights knowledge gaps, and delves into the history of research that has discovered certain tendencies. As such, it has the potential to help other academics who are looking at this critical subject. Literature Review Containerization in the late 1960s signaled the beginning of intermodal transport, which had its roots in sea transportation at the time. Since then, intermodal transportation has evolved to include a broader variety of transportation modalities (Psaraftis et al., 2019). It is not surprising that the sailors' time was the first persuasive approach used in the containerization process. The approach was hampered somewhat by the time it required to load and unload the boats. A break-bulk cargo vessel would spend the majority of its time docked rather than at sea. Containerization is the process of putting items into containers of the same size and shape so that they may be handled mechanically (Notteboom et al., 2022). What used to take many days to load and unload a cargo ship now takes just a handful of minutes. Multimodal freight

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4 transportation is effective in terms of time management. Containers, pallets, semitrailer bodies, and exchange bodies are just a few of the freight management components that have benefited from technological advancements that have allowed intermodal transportation to thrive. Intermodal freight transportation has undergone a renaissance in recent decades as a result of the rising complexity of 21st-century global supply chains (Strauss-Wieder, 2022). In the twentieth century, each mode of transportation, including air, water, land, sea, pipeline trains, and highways, underwent its own technical advancement and functioned independently under model- based regulatory frameworks. Freight containerization is one use of intermodal transportation, but it also enhances human travel. Intermodal transportation has been used in other situations as well. Because there is no practical and effective connection for the products and information that are covered by a single freight bill within and among the many shipping kinds, cargo is frequently carried from its origin to its destination through different modes of transportation (Amonkar et al., 2021). In an intermodal operation, a single freight bill accounts for all product transportation and transfer, physical infrastructure, and information drivers and capabilities. It is widely accepted that if freight could be delivered without using roads, energy consumption would be drastically decreased. It has been decided that one of the most important things to accomplish in order to build a sustainable transportation enterprise is to execute effective multimodal transportation, with rail or water transportation acting as the medium of haulage. Methodology A plan for developing intermodal freight transportation that takes into account the benefits and drawbacks of freight transportation at the state level and prioritizes infrastructure

5 requirements in order of importance (Asborno, n.d). There is hence a need to create foundation for state transportation agencies and metropolitan planning organizations to better serve transportation needs and thereby advance the state of the art. This is one of the program's goals. To achieve these objectives, we evaluated a literature review on participant roles, laws, and analytical methodologies to identify process phases and provide light on their execution. Combining input from many stakeholders with the findings of the technical research forms the foundation of the process, which is based on interaction between the two. A case study was also provided, which demonstrated the technical function of the system inventory. With the advent of new technologies in the future, the recommended plan will be easier to implement. Integration of freight data with geographic system data is one of the next steps. Results The multiple benefits of intermodal transportation are briefly discussed, followed by a more detailed description of the challenges that must be overcome. Until recently, international shipping prices and quality did not always match client expectations. Nonetheless, conditions have changed, and the carrier industry's intermodal or integrated transport sector is growing faster than any other. A growing number of firms are drawn to multimodal transportation solutions that are less expensive and have a lower environmental effect. Businesses want the transportation chain to be not only more productive, but also trustworthy, cost-effective, and of flawless quality. Some firms in the transportation and logistics industry may be unaware that intermodal transport services are an option due to issues such as a scarcity of available truck drivers, expanding consumer demand, restricted vehicle capacities, and rising fuel prices (Cantillo et al.,

6 2022). However, owing to its multiple customer benefits, the multimodal transportation system has become a dominant force in the transportation industry. Customers of these services will then be able to take use of the numerous benefits provided by the multimodal transportation system. Using integrated transportation choices may provide environmental benefits as well as economic benefits to businesses. The fact that containers may be utilized in any storage or transit arrangement adds to the product's versatility (Vural et al., 2020). One may save money on the cost of a personal automobile by employing an intermodal transportation system. Planning for capacity enhancement is given top attention. If intermodal freight traffic is adopted, demand for trucking services may decrease since this method of transportation makes it simpler to go where you need to go. Although trucking is an important component of the intermodal system, finding truck drivers willing to perform short-distance day trips is significantly simpler than long- distance routes. Regardless of the usage of a multimodal transportation system. In terms of transportation costs, intermodal freight transit is the most cost-effective option. It is possible to save money by employing intermodal transportation rather of long- distance vehicles (Delbart et al., 2021). Because rail transit is significantly less costly than driving on the highway, intermodal products often traverse the majority of their entire journey by train. Containers may be moved more efficiently and with less environmental impact when they are part of an intermodal shipment. Although intermodal shipment takes longer than long-distance travel, working with a third-party logistics company may help one prepare ahead of time and provide buffer time to their timetable. If you are used to having shipments delayed while waiting for trucking services, intermodal transport will be a faster choice than your existing form of freighting.

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7 Congestion on the roads may be reduced by switching between modes of transportation, which can only improve road safety. When many modes of transportation are employed, both noise and carbon dioxide emissions are decreased dramatically. Despite the apparent advantages of merging many modes of transportation, intermodal transportation has a number of issues. When utilizing several modes of transportation, the possible cost savings must be balanced against the extra time and effort required to get to your destination. To slow down the velocity of this route, commodities may be transferred at any moment to slower, comparable modes of transportation, such as trains with set timetables. Intermodal travel is intrinsically less trustworthy than single-mode travel since it relies on many modes of public transportation. The longer the chain, the more likely it is that a link will break. Intermodal networks will be less likely to pick shippers that want dependable high-speed transit (Kubáová et al., 2020). The infrastructure expenses for multimodal transportation are also rather substantial. Because of containers, shipping items of consistent size and shape is now a simple and cost-effective operation. This allows the same container to be transferred from a ship to a railway or truck without having to change its contents. The transport of large containers, on the other hand, necessitates the use of heavy-duty cranes and other gear. Some areas, particularly in less developed nations, are likely to lack the necessary infrastructure. Conclusion Each form of transportation has its advantages and drawbacks. Road traffic is unrivaled in its utilization due to its variety and simplicity. Some argue that when comparing the costs of various long-distance transportation methods, rail and shipping provide instant economic benefits. Multimodal transportation seeks to improve transportation efficiency by minimizing the

8 limitations of individual modes and emphasizing the benefits of combining them. For intermodal shipping to be efficient, the time spent waiting for new carriers to arrive or for products to be unloaded must be reduced. References Amonkar, R., Roy, V., & Patnaik, D. (2021, April). Intermodal service supply chain and seaport logistics performance. In Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal (Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 171-187). Taylor & Francis. Asborno, M. I. GIS-based identification and visualization of multimodal freight transportation impact areas. Cantillo, V., Amaya, J., Serrano, I., Cantillo-García, V., & Galván, J. (2022). Influencing factors of trucking companies willingness to shift to alternative fuel vehicles. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review , 163 , 102753. Delbart, T., Molenbruch, Y., Braekers, K., & Caris, A. (2021). Uncertainty in intermodal and synchromodal transport: Review and future research directions. Sustainability , 13 (7), 3980. Kubáňová, J., Otáhalová, Z., & Senko, Š. (2020). Advantages and disadvantages of intermodal freight transportation. In Research and the Future of Telematics: 20th International Conference on Transport Systems Telematics, TST 2020, Kraków, Poland, October 27-30, 2020, Selected Papers 20 (pp. 285-295). Springer International Publishing. Notteboom, T., Pallis, A., & Rodrigue, J. P. (2022). Port economics, management and policy . Routledge.

9 Psaraftis, H. N., Amboy, P., & Psaraftis. (2019). Sustainable shipping . Berlin: Springer International Publishing. Strauss-Wieder, A. (2022). Evolving with Rapidly Shifting Supply Chains and Freight Systems: The Past, the Present, and the Emerging Future. Transportation Research Record , 03611981221109583. Vural, C. A., Roso, V., Halldórsson, Á., Ståhle, G., & Yaruta, M. (2020). Can digitalization mitigate barriers to intermodal transport? An exploratory study. Research in Transportation Business & Management , 37 , 100525.

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