Karlstad is boosting sustainable mobility with expanded bike paths, BRT lines, and a new travel centre. Car use is down, cycling is up, and public transport access is improving. Investments target faster, greener travel while addressing river-related infrastructure limits and regulatory barriers.
Multimodal Transport
Multimodal transport refers to the movement of goods or passengers using two or more different modes of transportation (such as road, rail, sea, or air) under a single contract or transport chain. The key characteristic is that the entire journey is coordinated by one operator or logistics provider, even though it involves various carriers and transport modes.
Key Features:
Single contract: One bill of lading or transport document covers the entire journey.
Multiple transport modes: Examples include truck-ship-truck or train-air-truck combinations.
Seamless logistics: Transfers between modes are organized to minimize delays and handling.
Improved efficiency: Reduces costs and environmental impact compared to unimodal transport.
Example:
A container of electronics is shipped from Shenzhen (China) to Brussels (Belgium). It is:
Trucked to the port of Shanghai,
Shipped via ocean freight to Rotterdam,
Transferred to a train for transport to Brussels.
The entire route is managed by one freight forwarder, even though it involves road, sea, and rail.
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