Expert Multimodal Freight Services — Transportation Solutions

Multimodal freight uses more than one transportation mode to move a shipment from origin to destination. A shipment may combine truckload, LTL, intermodal rail, drayage, air cargo, ocean freight, or warehousing services. The goal is to match each leg of the move with the best mode for cost, speed, capacity, handling requirements, and delivery performance.

Multimodal logistics is the planning, coordination, and management of shipments that rely on multiple transportation modes. It includes mode selection, carrier sourcing, scheduling, tracking, documentation, claims support, and reporting. Sims Global Solutions supports this through dedicated Logistics Coordinators, a broad carrier network, and the SimsTrak TMS platform for real-time visibility across shipment activity.

Intermodal typically refers to freight moved in the same container or trailer across multiple modes, most often truck and rail, with limited handling of the cargo itself. Multimodal is broader and may include multiple modes, service types, equipment types, and logistics providers. Both can reduce handling, improve transit efficiency, and create cost advantages when planned correctly.

Multimodal shipping is often best for shippers managing complex lanes, varied freight sizes, tight delivery windows, or changing capacity needs. If you use LTL, truckload, expedited, drayage, warehousing, or international services separately, consolidating decisions under one provider can improve visibility, reduce manual coordination, and uncover more cost-effective mode options.

Sims Global Solutions helps reduce freight costs by comparing mode opportunities, carrier capacity, lane performance, and shipment requirements. Converting suitable LTL freight to partial truckload, truckload, or intermodal can reduce handling, shorten transit times, and lower claim risk. The team also uses real-time data, carrier relationships, and reporting to identify savings opportunities across your network.

Yes. Sims Global Solutions provides real-time shipment tracking and updates through SimsTrak, its Transportation Management System. Customers can quote, schedule, and track shipments while receiving consolidated billing and customized reports. Dedicated Logistics Coordinators also monitor loads from scheduling through delivery, helping customers stay informed and respond quickly when issues arise.

Sims Global Solutions supports a wide range of freight, including pallets, partial truckloads, full truckloads, oversized equipment, high-value cargo, HAZMAT, retail freight, white glove deliveries, modular buildings, event materials, and international shipments. Available services include LTL, truckload, intermodal, drayage, expedited, warehousing, fulfillment, air cargo, ocean freight, and specialized trailer options.

Sims Global Solutions serves shippers nationwide across all 50 states, with broader coverage across North America and international forwarding capabilities. The company also provides warehouse coverage through 33 million square feet of available space across 96 locations in 48 markets, supporting domestic distribution, storage, fulfillment, and global supply chain needs.