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Omni-Channel Strategy and Intermodal Transport in Globalized Supply Chains

Morai Logistics

Omni-channel strategies prove to be an effective method for meeting on-demand delivery for consumers and providing efficient solutions for shippers. 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.

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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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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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Choosing Your Freight Shipping Method: Air, Land, or Sea

Ship Monk

If you frequent our blog, you know that we often wax poetic about ecommerce order fulfillment and shipping, but today we’re going to talk about freight and freight shipping. Intermodal or Multimodal Freight Intermodal freight combines two or more modes of transportation for the same shipment, such as air and rail, or ocean and ground.

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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., The 3PL should create a schedule and agenda for key meetings with you and your departments.

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Intermodal Logistics in Extreme Weather & Environments

CLX Logistics

A Fortune 500 chemical manufacturer and world-leading distributor of chemical products supplies customers worldwide from various industries. The first step was to implement a detailed planning process, including regular meetings between CLX’s experts and the chemical manufacturer’s logistics management team.

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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.