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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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When You’re Hustling for Business, it Pays to be Smart About it

Envase Technologies

Maybe it’s something informal like a backyard barbecue or an official “business meeting”, but you’re talking about how your company could help them with their intermodal transport needs. Of course I can do it!” Picture this, you’re chatting with a potential new client. You talk about your fleet of trucks.

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Modes of Transportation: Transport and Logistics

GoShip Blog

Because of its higher cost, more prominent companies mostly use air transport, but small businesses often use it too. Of course, there are specialized aircraft for hefty cargo, but in general, planes are not developed for handling oversized freight of unusual shape. The distinction lies in the billing process.

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BUILD is the new TIGER

247 Customs Broker

As the Administration looks to enhance America’s infrastructure, FY 2018 BUILD Transportation grants are for investments in surface transportation infrastructure and are to be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local or regional impact. In other words, BUILD is the new TIGER.