intermodal
adjective
in·ter·mod·al
ˌin-tər-ˈmō-dəl 
1
: being or involving transportation by more than one form of carrier during a single journey
2
: used for intermodal transport
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In LaGore’s view, intermodal adoption has remained relatively stagnant since the post-pandemic period, despite its structural advantages.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
According to the company, its physical network now includes more than 80,000 trailers and 24,000 intermodal containers.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
While many use the interstates and direct routes to the intermodal center or surrounding warehouses, about 6,000 per day use local routes and highways, passing through communities such as Manhattan.
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Harry Bruinius,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 June 2026
Massive intermodal facilities, growth of industrial warehouses have contributed to the Joliet area having highest concentration of pollution in the state.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
According to the company, its physical network now includes more than 80,000 trailers and 24,000 intermodal containers.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
While many use the interstates and direct routes to the intermodal center or surrounding warehouses, about 6,000 per day use local routes and highways, passing through communities such as Manhattan.
—
Harry Bruinius,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 June 2026
Massive intermodal facilities, growth of industrial warehouses have contributed to the Joliet area having highest concentration of pollution in the state.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Intermodal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermodal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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