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Multimodal transport

Optimisation and performance for international shipments.

At ALC Transit, we know international transport can be complex and costly when coordinating different modes. That is why we offer multimodal transport — also called combined or intermodal transport — combining ocean, air, road and inland waterways without breaking the load unit.

The principle is simple but effective: your goods stay in the same loading unit (container, swap body or trailer) from origin to final delivery. This reduces handling, limits loss or damage risk and optimises logistics costs.

Why choose multimodal transport with ALC Transit?

Multimodal transport is especially suited to companies seeking a smooth, reliable and cost-effective supply chain while meeting lead-time and security requirements.

1. An economical, efficient solution

Multimodal transport reduces costs by combining different modes according to their performance and cost. Your goods travel in an optimised, fast and economical way, improving the competitiveness of your business.

Ocean freight for long distances and high-volume cargo
Air freight for urgent or sensitive products
Road transport for final distribution and local deliveries
Inland waterway or rail transport to optimise regional routes and reduce environmental impact

2. Reduced risk and enhanced security

By keeping goods in the same loading unit, multimodal transport reduces damage or loss during transfers, cuts down on repeated handling and enables real-time cargo traceability through our tracking systems.

With ALC Transit, every container or unit is prepared and tracked to strict standards, ensuring your goods arrive in perfect condition, even in a complex and regulated environment.

Port interface for multimodal operations

3. Flexibility and tailored solutions

Multimodal transport offers unmatched flexibility. With our experience and international network, ALC Transit can propose tailored logistics plans adapted to international trade requirements.

Ability to combine modes according to distance, destination and cargo type
Route and schedule adjustments based on client needs, seasons or port and road constraints
Custom solutions for fragile, perishable, dangerous or out-of-gauge goods

4. Optimised environmental impact

Multimodal transport also reduces the carbon footprint of your shipments. ALC Transit is committed to delivering high-performance and responsible logistics solutions to meet the growing environmental challenges facing modern businesses.

By favouring rail and inland waterway transport over long distances, we reduce reliance on trucks and air freight
Consolidating cargo in shared containers helps limit the number of trips required
Each shipment is planned to maximise energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions

5. A complete, integrated solution

With our multimodal service, we do more than coordinate transport: we provide full end-to-end supply chain support. This ensures your goods move without interruption or delay, with full transparency and rigorous control at every stage.

Transport organisation from pickup point to final delivery
Coordination with local and international customs authorities, including in the CEMAC zone
Optimised planning of routes, schedules and transport modes
Real-time tracking and reporting for each shipment

Multimodal transport is now essential for companies seeking to stay competitive in international markets. It combines economy, flexibility, security and on-time delivery while reducing environmental impact. With ALC Transit, you benefit from an integrated, personalised solution that handles your cargo from origin to final destination with reliable carriage compliant with local and international regulations. Whether you import, export or distribute within the CEMAC zone or beyond, ALC Transit turns multimodal complexity into a simple, safe and efficient experience — so your goods move without interruption, without extra burden and with full control.