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Understanding Intermodal Transportation

CLX Logistics

Intermodal is a term we see all the time in freight and supply chain logistics, but what does it actually mean? It’s pretty simple – intermodal transportation uses two or more modes or carriers to transport freight from shipper to consignee. The Intermodal Transportation Process.

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Solve Chemical Logistics Challenges with Intermodal Transportation

CLX Logistics

In the world of transportation and logistics, the chemical industry is a bit unique. The biggest differences come from the need for highly specialized containers to safely transport chemical freight, and the extensive regulations chemicals must comply with for transportation. Why Chemical Logistics is Different.

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5 Best Practices for Chemical Logistics Success in Times of Crisis

CLX Logistics

Chemical companies have to partner with third-party logistics providers that can develop customized programs tailored to their industry. An effective two-pronged approach means staying abreast of both the overall transportation market (e.g., Implement an engagement strategy. Utilize a flexible engagement strategy.

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Modes of Transportation: Transport and Logistics

GoShip Blog

Updated: 12/03/2023 Logistics and the transportation of goods are very diverse and complex industries. Shippers rely on overseas shipping, air transportation, and ground delivery to move freight. Therefore, it involves many shipping modes or different modes of transportation and ways of shipping goods.

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5 Ways We’re Helping Our European Customers Surpass Their Sustainability Targets

CH Robinson Logistics

As a key global logistics player, handling 19 million shipments annually, we are acutely aware of the significant responsibility we have towards creating a more sustainable future for our industry. With this data, we are uniquely positioned to improve transparency into emissions across the industry. Intermodal transportation.

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DP World trumpets European green credentials

Logistics Business Magazine

Innovation holds the key to reducing emissions and creating a greener and more sustainable trade and logistics industry in Europe, according to global end-to-end logistics and smart trade enabler, DP World. The studied highlighted how trucks – operating off 4.5

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5 Transportation Management Optimization Practices

GlobalTranz

Using a pooling strategy does not increase handling costs as it substitutes pool point costs for an LTL carrier’s terminal distribution costs. For instance, if the stop-off occurs near a rail ramp, it’s possible to leverage intermodal, while also still meeting the long-haul LTL needs and leveraging the benefits of consolidation along the way.