Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

North Carolina’s rail infrastructure continues to improve and grow, supporting the needs of logisticians and manufacturers on the East Coast. In this article, we’ll look at an exciting new development in the growth of North Carolina’s rail infrastructure: a new intermodal terminal at the Port of Wilmington. Rail siding.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 22, 2022

There are several shipping options available for your freight. Sometimes it can be difficult to determine which mode of transportation will suit your needs best. One mode to consider for your freight is intermodal shipping. . What is Intermodal Shipping? . Benefits of Intermodal Shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services.

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Freightera

APRIL 22, 2024

If You’ve Ever Wondered Why Shipping is so Expensive, You’ve Come to the Right Place If you’ve ever needed to ship anything larger than a small box, you probably already saw that the number next to the dollar sign can have one or two digits more compared to your usual parcel shipments. option will be rail shipping.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Shipping is complicated. No matter what you’re selling in your online store, you have to ship your merchandise in bulk to a fulfillment center (what we call inbound freight shipping), and you also have to deliver orders to your end customers (what we call outbound small-parcel shipping). What is freight?

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SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Intermodal freight transport involves the transportation of freight in an intermodal container or vehicle, using multiple modes of transportation (e.g., rail, ship, and truck), without any handling of the freight itself when changing modes. Reduced […].

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CLX Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

There is a growing need to leverage sustainable freight transportation methods to help reduce carbon emissions and minimize damage to the planet. Let’s take a quick look at what intermodal shipping is and the carbon reduction benefits it offers to carriers. What is Intermodal Transportation?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Responsible freight management parties have a duty to understand how their enterprise goals impact others. Together, these form what’s collectively known as ESG values, and in today’s world, intermodal shipping and ESG are closely intertwined. Increased overall safety during transport.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

As we’ve been doing every Monday, the SONAR team teaches you about another index (or two) found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. What is the RAIL Index? What does RAIL tell freight market participants? ORAIL/IRAIL is the ultimate intermodal shipping volume tool.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 29, 2020

Today, intermodal is the most extensive single source of U.S. freight rail revenue. Intermodal offers a competitively priced, environmentally favorable alternative to excessive dependence on highways to transport freight. economy grows, the need to move more freight will be required. As the U.S.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Drayage shipping is the transportation of goods over short distances. This term is often used alongside intermodal transportation which is shipping with more than one mode of transportation. The demand for drayage and intermodal transportation is very high, which is putting a strain on the supply chain.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

However, there is a unique problem within the supply chain, and faster and free shipping does not always amount to sustainable shipping practices. More rapid transport will inherently mean a need for either airfreight or overnight ground service. The challenges of tracking intermodal shipping costs and value.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Ridley Island Export Logistics Project, as it is currently known by, will allow more intermodal logistics for exports by making it easier than ever to transfer cargo from trains to shipping containers. The post Port of Prince Rupert, a Key Canadian Port, Begins Work on Capacity Increase appeared first on More Than Shipping.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Intermodal transportation goes back to the 18th century and predates the railways. Some of the earliest containers were those used for shipping coal on the Bridgewater Canal in England in the 1780s. The post Intermodal Freight Transportation for Effective Delivery Services appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 8, 2023

Freight railroads are an integral part of the logistics industry, helping to manage the supply chain and deliver goods to consumers and businesses around the world. With the rise of global commerce, the need for safe, efficient freight rail transportation has never been greater. Department of Transportation.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

In the realm of rail freight transportation, businesses often encounter a myriad of challenges when dealing with railroads. From poor customer service to compliance and maintenance issues, navigating the complex rail landscape can be daunting.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Read on to Find out What to Expect from Freight Shipping and How it Differs from Parcel Shipping or Even Travel If you’re new to freight shipping you’re probably curious about what to expect in terms of pricing, transit times, tracking, and customer support and we’re here to put you at ease.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

As more shippers look to reduce freight costs and their carbon footprint, intermodal logistics continues to see rapid growth. The Intermodal Freight Transportation Market has predicted a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.27 percent from 2021 to 2026 for intermodal logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 28, 2022

MSC UK is delighted to announce a new rail service connecting Mossend in Scotland via Hams Hall, to Felixstowe and London Gateway. The new Mossend rail service builds upon MSC UK’s commitment to the Scottish market, customers, and ports, by complementing two existing weekly calls into the ports of Grangemouth and Greenock.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

Transportation Capabilities. The transportation capabilities for the city of Detroit are quite impressive. Having the capability to ship freight via truck, rail, and even ship makes Detroit an adaptable location for any of your transportation needs. Seaway: The St. Growth Potential. Evans’ Advantages.

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

What is drayage shipping? When a freight forwarder has to move consignment over short distances, viz between rail yards, ports, facilities or other shipping hubs of the same metropolitan area is considered as container drayage shipping. How container drayage fits in intermodal transportation.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 22, 2023

million carloads and intermodal units and carloads accounted for 9.9 million units, while intermodal accounted for 14 million units. carry approximately one-third of the nation’s exports – about 40% of intercity freight ton-miles. In 2020, railroads in the United States moved 23.9

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 7, 2021

To sceptics the vision of a sustainable supply chain remains an oxymoron, due to the emissions from 18-wheeler trucks, cargo planes, container ships and delivery vans as they move freight around the world. Intermodal transportation. In fact, rail can move a ton of freight nearly 450 miles with a single gallon of fuel.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 24, 2021

Companies that ship over the road are dealing with a similar capacity crunch and rising rates. Rail transportation, on the other hand, is going strong and serves as a reliable alternative – or complement – to trucking services in the U.S. Rail freight volumes are rising. million carloads and intermodal units.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

What is container drayage shipping? Container drayage shipping is moving container freight over short distances, mainly in the same metropolitan area between ports, facilities, rail yards or other shipping hubs. Drayage transportation is handled by trucks and is usually part of intermodal transport.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2022

With the national recovery in full swing, e-commerce sales growing and consumer spending all remaining steady through 2021, demand for trucking and land transport is extremely high right now. These and other factors drove up freight rates and created capacity crunches that flowed right into 2022. High Demand.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

In recent weeks, this trend has transferred to the rail freight system nationally bringing stark price increases and logistical problems that mirror the height of the pandemic. has seen in decades, the raise in shipping costs is taking a toll on retailers. Combined with the highest inflation rates the U.S. Union Pacific Corp.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

CMA CGM the 4th largest container line in the world has further strengthened their presence in India with the launch of their “PYTHON” Train Service on the 1st of February 2021 using the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) from New Kishangarh Junction in Rajasthan.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 24, 2020

There are several shipping options available for your freight. One of those to consider for your freight is intermodal shipping. Intermodal shipping is the use of two or more modes to get the product from shipper to receiver. Another good term to know when talking about intermodal shipping is drayage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The use of standardized steel shipping containers, or intermodal containers, started late in the 1940s as commercial shipping operators started employing them for ocean carrier, truck, and rail transport. Regular, dry freight containers typically cost between $1750 and $2000 and are owned by either […].

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2021

Intermodal (rail) shipping is a popular mode of transportation as it’s a cost-effective and greener alternative to truckload. Typically, rates for intermodal shipments will be lower than those for truckload shipments. Here’s a breakdown of recent intermodal market trends and what you can expect currently. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 20, 2021

This becomes especially significant for the carbon footprint of companies in transportation, logistics and supply chains, including the added expenses associated with reefer during the warmer months. Increase your use of rail transport to lower costs One way to lower costs over the short- and long-term lies in the use of rail transportation.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Transportation is the largest sector of the economy, making up 8.9 percent gross domestic product (GDP), reports the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Shipping rates will continue to soar, and demand for more capacity will push the stretched industry to its breaking point, says Michael Angell of Freight Waves.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

Global providers, ports and intermediaries of all sizes have struggled to keep up with shipping capacity demand as COVID-19 and the ongoing labor shortages continue to impact networks. The volume – more than 30% of pre-covid in some places – have exposed the lack of network resilience and overwhelmed transportation networks globally.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

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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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

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. Intermodal has risen the challenges. When it works, we don’t think about it much, but when it’s broken, the panic quickly ramps up.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 18, 2019

This means a container or piggyback is moved from a rail yard to another location and then returning that piggyback/container to the initial pick-up point, is known as a dray. Transloading services transfer from one form of transportation to another. those shipments would be transloaded to another shipping method.

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