Consider this information:
According to your author intermodal transportation involves the use of two or more modes of transportation in moving a shipment from origin to destination, primarily through the use of the " container" (Coyle, et al., pp. 359).
Discussion
In this discussion activity, address the following:
Both FedEx and UPS are companies involved in intermodal transport. Choose one of the two companies to investigate. List/describe the following:
Name of the company
Modes of transportation used primarily the intermodal process
Products transported
Pricing strategies
Current issues
Future plans for the company
Give a personal critique of the company - what is your opinion of this company, what do you believe is the outlook for this company, etc.