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# Modal Shift

A modal shift is the strategic transition of goods from one primary mode of transport to another. This shift is a critical component of a wider logistics strategy that seeks to optimize the entire network.

By moving freight to more sustainable alternatives like rail or shipping, it not only reduces [CO₂ emissions](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/co2-emission) and road congestion but also facilitates efficiency through measures like network consolidation and shared delivery. This holistic approach, often using a [hub-and-spoke](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/hub-and-spoke) model, is key to building a green and resilient logistics system, allowing companies to lower costs and enhance their long-term competitive advantage.

See also: [Japan's Logistics Crisis](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/japans-logistics-crisis)

### RELATED WORDS

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- [Multi-Agent System](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/multi-agent-system)
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- [Materiality](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/materiality)
- [MR (Mixed Reality)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/mr-mixed-reality)

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