1. Several organizations have defined intermodalism differently. Within the CITT, which of the

following descriptions best describes the practice of intermodalism?

1. A shipment that travels over multiple modes of transport.
2. A shipment with one common (through) bill of lading travelling over multiple modes of transport.
3. A shipment that travels in one freight carrying unit over multiple modes of transport.
4. A shipment that travels with multiple carriers within the same mode of transportation.

2. The history of intermodalism dates back to the 1800s when farm wagons were placed on rail flat

cars. Which of the following intermodal terms would best describe this practice?

1. COFC
2. TOFC

3. Shippers with low volumes normally do not normally have direct contact with modal carriers for

quotations and arrange transportation. What is the term used to describe the type of organization that a low-volume shipper would contact for intermodal service?

1. OTR
2. 3PL
3. IMC
4. NVOCC

4. One of the uses of intermodalism is with transporting cargo that requires movement across an

entire continent. What is the term used to describe cargo that transits across a country or continent using intermodal transportation?

1. Intermodal Gateway
2. Interchange
3. Through Service
4. Land Bridge

5. True or False. As a form of transportation, intermodal transportation in Canada is regulated by a

a specific piece of legislation.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE