Discussion Question Intermodal Transportation

With respect to the transportation industry, provide several key points explaining the meaning and significance of the term "Intermodal."   Please view the 3 videos on the subject of "intermodal" transportation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qXmPj1xKPE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmKREVSeGFk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80bD1fOMV94

To be considered substantive, your reply should add significantly to the discussion by building on others' comments, pointing out similarities or differences in your backgrounds or course expectations, etc.  One or two sentence responses such as "Hi, welcome to the course!" or "I feel the same way" are not acceptable. 

This week's topics:
Intermodal Transportation
 

Instructions:Your initial post should be at least 250 words.  Please post more than 2 reply responses of 100 or more words to your classmates or the instructor.  Responses should be a minimum of 100 words and include direct questions. Please review the attached rubric for more details on the forum requirements. 

Initial Post Due:  Thursday, 11:55 p.m., ET
Responses Due:  Sunday, 11:55 p.m., ET

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