Mini-Land bridge

A mini-land bridge is an intermodal movement in which the shipment is moved from a foreign country to the U.S. by water and then moved across the U.S. by railroad to a destination that is a port city, or vice versa for exports from a U.S. port city.

Pros of using a mini-land bridge include:

Reduced shipping costs: Shipping by rail is typically cheaper than shipping by air.
Increased security: Rail shipments are more secure than air shipments, as they are less vulnerable to theft and tampering.
Increased efficiency: Rail shipments can be delivered directly to the port city, which eliminates the need for trucking or other forms of transportation.

The main disadvantage of using a mini-land bridge is the time it takes for the shipment to reach its destination. Rail shipments can take several days to reach their destination, while air shipments can arrive in just a few hours. However, for many businesses, the advantages of using a mini-land bridge outweigh the disadvantages. This type of logistics operation can be efficient and cost-effective, especially for time-sensitive or high-value shipments.

Mini-Land bridge

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