The fluidity of intermodal exchange allows the lodging unit to assume virtually unlimited trajectories via multiple modes of transport, so that just as a residence need not be affixed to the earth, it need neither be fused to a bulky ship's hull bound to make the same trip repeatedly. This thus proposes a habitation with unparalleled flexibility in worldwide mobility, allowing residential surroundings to flow along networks connecting popular hubs of trade. Thanks to containerization, the shipper is able to deal with each container from the outside, regardless of what is inside. As such, a mobile residence may be treated in a standardized fashion despite its unique set of compatibilities and environmental needs. The container need simply be designed to connect seemlessly into the framework of intermodal transport, coordinating with ongoing loading and unloading sequences while considering proper stowage and placement needs. |