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Piggy Back Transport

What is a Piggyback Transport?

Piggyback Transport refers to a situation where a transportation unit can be carried on the back of something else. For instance, road vehicles such as semi-trailers or truck-trailer combinations can be loaded onto trains with the help of ramps or by crane.

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