Intermodal transport is an ideal transport modal constrained by crisis of energy sources, traffic congestion and environment pollution.

联合运输是在能源危机、交通拥堵及环境污染约束下的一种理想运输模式。

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There remains considerable softness in the intermodal shipping sector tied to Pacific traffic.

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Weekly traffic reports also show intermodal freight, or the system of putting tractor-trailer boxes on trains for more efficient cross-country transport, was up 4.4% in the week ending Oct. 1, and up 1.8% so far this year.

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