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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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Intermodal Europe is back – and it’s live!

Logistics Business Magazine

Visitor registration is open for Intermodal Europe 2022 , the leading container shipping and intermodal transport event which returns 8 – 10 November to the RAI, Amsterdam. While disruptions to the global supply chain have continued to place significant pressure, the industry has continued to keep the flow of goods moving.

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An Overview of Railroads in Logistics and Transportation

MTS Logistics

Railroads are mainly important for moving goods that are mostly heavy in weight and are bulky over long distances, as transportation makes up the majority of the total cost of delivery. The advantages of railroad transportation are too great to ignore. What are the advantages of railroads compared to other modes of transportation?

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How to Reduce Transportation Costs

Trinity Logistics

For example, you may discover that one carrier consistently adds accessorial charges while another compatible carrier does not. TRY DIFFERENT MODES OF TRANSPORTATION. Trying different modes of transportation could help you offset your costs. Intermodal transportation is another option that you may not have considered.

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DP World trumpets European green credentials

Logistics Business Magazine

Another key part of the firm’s green strategy in Europe is to reduce the number of trucks on the roads, achieved through the increased accessibility of intermodal transport across inland Europe. The studied highlighted how trucks – operating off 4.5

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Transloading Vs. Intermodal in Logistics & Supply Chains

CLX Logistics

The main goal of transloading is always to achieve the most cost-effective and timely transportation solutions possible. What is Intermodal Transportation? Intermodal transportation uses two or more modes or carriers to transport freight from shipper to consignee.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1-5, 2018)

Talking Logistics

I remember meeting with the company’s founder, Mark Nix, right before the launch and he gave me a sneak peak of the solution. For Cloud Logistics, this acquisition will help the company expand its solution footprint (which today is mostly over-the-road and intermodal transportation) and grow its geographic presence beyond North America.