Term of the Road Dictionary
intermodal interface
- Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
- Theme : Operations Transport Multimodal Transport
- Definition : Dedicated area in an intermodal terminal for transferring freight from a vehicle using one mode of transport to a vehicle using another mode of transport. Note: an intermodal interface may be equipped with cranes to transfer freight, depending on the modes of transport involved (rail, air or sea) [OQLF].