The nature of a research paper is to prove or disprove COVID-19’s impact on intermodal transportation. The
research and body of the paper argues to prove the thesis statement.
The statement below is what I submitted about the topic.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected how easily goods could be moved by intermodal transportation. Product
shortages, manufacturer delays and restrictions kept transport companies on edge. They had to learn how to
adapt and overcome these challenges in order to deliver what was needed. Transport companies started to
forecast and plan in advance in case of road closures, truck repairs and vessel delays. Intermodal transportation
affects the supplier, carrier, and customer. Developing action plans are crucial for transport companies to be
successful through a pandemic.
