Multimodal transportation – an efficient combination of all modes of transport
Multimodal delivery from Ekol is a flexible logistics solution that combines sea, rail, and road transport into a single system. We have combined different modes of transport to get your cargo to its destination faster, safer, and without unnecessary costs.
About the service
With Ekol, complex logistics becomes a clear, transparent, and predictable process. We have combined experience, modern technology, and a systematic approach to ensure that your cargo moves without delays or unnecessary hassle. Ekol’s multimodal transportation is designed for businesses that think globally, value transparency, and strive for stability.
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Combination of modes of transport
Our experts create optimal supply chains by combining sea, rail, and road transport to individually select the best route for your cargo, reduce costs, and increase the reliability and safety of delivery.
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Digital integration and tracking
We use modern IT tools so you can track your cargo in real time and have access to the necessary information, documents, and analytics. You always know where your cargo is and when it will arrive, allowing you to make accurate management decisions that benefit your business.
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Supplier and partner management
The work of all participants in the supply chain is precisely coordinated thanks to modern digital platforms. This ensures consistency of actions, transparency of the process, strict adherence to deadlines and uniform standards, and minimizes the risks associated with communication gaps.
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Unified supply chain coordination
All logistics processes, from order placement to delivery to the end recipient, are coordinated by a single logistics company. This ensures accuracy and speed in decision-making, complete transparency of the process, and smooth interaction between all participants in the chain.
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Route and cost optimization
Ekol experts analyze the market and routes to offer the best solution for each delivery method and route. Our approach reduces transportation time and significantly lowers logistics costs without compromising service quality.
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Warehousing and transshipment
Ekol has an extensive network of modern warehouse terminals to ensure continuity of the logistics chain. We organize safe storage, sorting, and transshipment of cargo within multimodal delivery quickly and without risk.
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Customs support and document flow
We free our customers from the need to deal with customs clearance themselves. Ekol experts prepare documents, accompany cargo, and interact with customs authorities. You get international delivery without unnecessary bureaucracy.
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Risk control and security
We provide continuous route monitoring, insurance, and preventive measures—we make sure your cargo is delivered without delays and additional costs caused by force majeure.
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Our industries
Industry solutions
We adapt logistics to the realities of each industry: we automate processes, introduce innovations, and accelerate development.
Quick launch of collections, adaptation to seasonality, full control of logistics.
Stable supply, optimization of logistics costs, inventory rotation and readiness for promotional demand
Flexible logistics in crisis conditions – fast, transparent, safe, in accordance with international standards
Temperature control, traceability, compliance with quality standards and reliable delivery to retail and HoReCa
Ekol offers a full range of multimodal logistics services, where a single shipment passes through several stages using different types of transport — all under unified management. We ensure continuity of the supply chain, use advanced monitoring systems, and guarantee transparency at every stage of delivery.
What Is Multimodal Transportation
Multimodal transportation is a modern logistics format that involves using several types of transport within one route. These may include road, rail, sea, and air transport. The key feature of this approach is that all stages of transportation are coordinated by a single logistics operator, who is responsible for the cargo from the point of departure to the final delivery destination.
With this model, the client receives a comprehensive solution without the need to sign separate contracts with multiple carriers. Advantages of multimodal transportation:
- cost optimization;
- ability to respond quickly to changing conditions;
- centralized control and tracking of cargo at all stages;
- professional forwarding and accurate documentation.
Multimodal transport ensures supply chain stability and provides a competitive advantage in the international market.
Logistics of Multimodal Transportation: How It Works
Organizing multimodal delivery is a well-structured process that includes the following stages:
- planning the optimal route that combines different types of transport, selecting the most convenient terminals for transshipment, and coordinating time windows;
- preparing a single transport document and coordinating the work of all participants in the delivery process;
- collecting and consolidating cargo at the warehouse, packaging, labeling, and checking compliance with certification requirements;
- the main stage of transportation with real-time monitoring;
- transshipment and forwarding between modes of transport while maintaining temperature conditions;
- final road transportation directly to the client’s warehouse or retail point.
Ekol’s multimodal logistics ensures a high level of integration, digital control, and precise synchronization at all stages.
How to Choose a Reliable Multimodal Transport Operator
The choice of operator determines the efficiency, speed, and safety of your delivery. Ekol carries out multimodal freight transportation and assumes full responsibility for the entire logistics chain.
Key advantages of working with us:
- many years of experience and specialization in multimodal transportation;
- our own logistics infrastructure and efficient transport solutions;
- digital control technologies and a transparent monitoring system;
- reliability confirmed by certification.
By choosing Ekol, you gain a professional partner who guarantees timely, safe, and efficient multimodal delivery — proven by our case studies.
FAQ
What is the difference between multimodal and intermodal transportation?
The main difference lies in responsibility and process management. In multimodal transportation, the entire route is coordinated by a single operator who is fully responsible for the result. In contrast, intermodal transportation involves different carriers for separate segments of the route, which can complicate control and require additional coordination.
What types of transport are used in multimodal delivery?
Multimodal delivery combines several transport types — most commonly road, rail, sea, and air, all connected into a single transit route.
How does Ekol organize multimodal logistics?
Ekol provides a complete multimodal logistics cycle. We analyze cargo specifics, choose the optimal transport combination, and coordinate all customs procedures. At every stage, an experienced freight forwarder oversees the process, coordinating carriers, terminals, and documentation. By using standardized containers, we guarantee safe and secure transportation.
