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Intermodal Transportation

A practical field note on intermodal transportation, with questions and assumptions to bring into the next operating conversation.

6 min read · Toronto + GTA context

Start with the operating question.

A practical field note on intermodal transportation, with questions and assumptions to bring into the next operating conversation. Use the route-specific points below to define scope, responsibilities, assumptions and evidence.

  • 01

    Decision objective for Intermodal Transportation

    State the exact decision this intermodal transportation brief must support, who owns it and when it is needed.

  • 02

    Lane length and volume

    For Intermodal Transportation, document lane length and volume, the current constraint and the evidence available before comparing options.

  • 03

    Rail and drayage handoffs

    For Intermodal Transportation, document rail and drayage handoffs, the current constraint and the evidence available before comparing options.

  • 04

    Equipment and terminal constraints

    For Intermodal Transportation, document equipment and terminal constraints, the current constraint and the evidence available before comparing options.

  • 05

    Transit, reliability and cost trade-offs

    For Intermodal Transportation, document transit, reliability and cost trade-offs, the current constraint and the evidence available before comparing options.

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