Which of the following is true of intermodal shipping? A) It goes han

QUESTION

Which of the following is true of intermodal shipping?

A) It goes hand in hand with containerization.
B) It is any form of shipping that crosses state lines.
C) It is any form of shipping that crosses international lines.
D) It is being used less and less.
E) It is only effective when used on land.

ANSWER

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Intermodal shipping combines several different modes of transportation. It goes hand in hand with containerization, in which products are packed into 20- or 40-foot-long containers at the point of origin and retrieved from the containers at the point of destination.