Context: changing modes also means exchanging information
ANTT maintains a multimodal transport area with access to information about OTM, licensing, operators, and frequently asked questions. The update date of this page alone does not announce a rule change. The summary previously published by TRRC has been replaced by this organizational guide, which does not determine the legal framework of a contract.
For those comparing logistical alternatives, looking only at the main segment can hide the effort in connections. A proposal needs to be understood as a sequence of stages, including the points where the cargo is received, transferred, and delivered. The name of the mode alone does not explain who records each occurrence or how a discrepancy will be communicated.
In practice: outline the complete journey
Create a list with origin, destination, intermediate stages, and transfer points provided in the proposal. For each stage, note who the operational contact is, what record the team expects to receive, and how a change will be communicated. Do not fill in with assumptions what has not yet been clarified by the supplier.
Create a timeline of the planning. Separate movement, waiting, and transfer into different fields. This separation helps discuss where there is uncertainty and what information is missing to compare two proposals, without turning time estimates into commitments that no one has made.
When receiving an alternative, request that the description of the stages accompanies the composition of the service. A lower price for an isolated segment does not demonstrate a lower cost for the entire movement. Check what is included and what remains outside the proposal, with the commercial responsible.
Example of comparison
In a didactic hypothesis, option A includes the main movement and option B also describes the connection to the final destination. Comparing only the totals can lead to a premature decision. A table with equivalent stages makes the missing information visible, without stating which alternative is better before completing the scope.
Impact for each reader
The shipper can formulate questions about continuity and visibility of the cargo. The road carrier can precisely identify the stage it will provide and the contact at the next interface. The autonomous can clarify the presentation point, operation reference, and communication channel before accepting a proposal.
To organize documents associated with the transport segment, consult the CT-e guide. Questions about licensing or contractual responsibilities should be verified at the source and with the technical responsible; the stage sheet does not certify regularity.
Source
ANTT — Multimodal Cargo Transport, consulted on 22/09/2026. The stage mapping is a management proposal by TRRC.