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How Intermodal Transportation Companies Reduce Carbon Footprint

CLX Logistics

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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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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Omni-Channel Strategy and Intermodal Transport in Globalized Supply Chains

Morai Logistics

Research presented supports an industry shift from traditional to Omni-channel strategy, finding that it enables third party logistic (3PL) providers to offer all distribution initiatives. Globalization and the expansion of markets, pushes 3PLs to implement intermodal transportation solutions that ensure efficient processes are available.

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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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Optimizing Chemical Logistics: How Modal Outsourcing Unlocks Efficiency and Sustainability

CLX Logistics

As a manufacturer in any industry, your core priority is manufacturing safe solid and liquid chemicals like performance chemicals, peroxide, and so forth—not specializing in transportation. Within the umbrella of modal transportation lies intermodal transportation , which combines different modes for efficiency.

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The Intermodal Puzzle: Connection Through Chaos

Envase Technologies

How can the intermodal transportation industry possibly thrive in an age when the only constant seems to be disruption? The pressures on the industry are unprecedented. The pressures on the industry are unprecedented. But the entire economy depends on the intermodal supply chain finding solutions.

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BlueGrace Logistics Announces Scott Schara as New Chief Commercial Officer and President of 3PL Services

Blue Grace Logistics

As a veteran logistics professional with more than 30 years’ experience in the supply chain industry, he will lead the growth of the organization’s sales and customer verticals,” said Bobby Harris, Chief Executive Officer of BlueGrace. Robinson, Hub Group, Alliance Shippers, and led domestic truckload transportation for Home Depot.