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From the perspective of intermodal transport, a shipping company is a central player in the maritime transport chain. Seine Funktion und Aufgabenstellung lassen sich wie folgt beschreiben:

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Function of a shipping company in intermodal transport

A shipping company handles the sea transport phase within a multimodal transport chain that combines different modes of transport (e.g. lorry, rail, ship) in order to transport goods efficiently from origin to destination. It establishes the connection between the ports, which act as transhipment points in the intermodal network.

Tasks of a shipping company in an intermodal context

In an intermodal context, the shipping company plays a central role in the organisation and implementation of sea transport as part of a continuous transport chain. Their main task is to ensure the transport of containers or goods by sea, working closely with other modes of transport such as rail, road or inland waterway. The shipowner coordinates the loading of goods onto the ship, ensures that schedules are adhered to and takes care of handling at the seaports. He is also responsible for selecting suitable routes and ships and ensures the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of sea transport. He also liaises with terminals, freight forwarders and port operations to ensure smooth handling and onward transport.