In the global containerized intermodal freight transport system, intermodal containers are largely utilised to store and carry commodities and products efficiently and safely, but lesser quantities are also employed in localised applications. Related Project: Steel Shipping Containers Cargo Container An intermodal container, also known as a shipping container, is a big standardised shipping container designed and built for intermodal freight transit, which means it may be used across multiple modes of transportation without having to unload and reload its goods.