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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

The strategy as a whole revolves around intermodal transportation and the use of BulkTainer ISO tanks. This blog looks at the key challenges of chemical logistics, leveraging intermodal transportation, and how BulkTainer ISO tanks fit in to streamline the whole process. Why Chemical Logistics is Different.

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Optimizing Chemical Logistics: How Modal Outsourcing Unlocks Efficiency and Sustainability

CLX Logistics

Modal Outsourcing in the Chemical Freight Industry Modal outsourcing is a strategic logistics approach involving delegating transportation operations to specialized providers with expertise in various shipping modes, including road and rail service.

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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? But the entire economy depends on the intermodal supply chain finding solutions. How can shippers move their goods when driver capacity is constantly under pressure? Failure is not an option.

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The Overarching Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

In the present-day scenario, air freight plays a critical role in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. Air carriers retrofitted passenger planes to carry cargo inside the cabins and transport lightweight, essential items such as masks and other personal protection equipment. 85% struggled with insufficient digital technologies.

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Modes of Transportation: Transport and Logistics

GoShip Blog

Significant investments in intermodal transportation in recent decades have made it more reliable, cost-effective, and service-oriented. Rail transportation offers a blend of cost-effectiveness and eco-friendliness. Can you explain intermodal and multimodal transport? The distinction lies in the billing process.

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A deeper dive on railroad service issues

247 Customs Broker

While these service issues clearly presented internal challenges for the Class I’s and external issues for rail shipper customers, it is the opinion of one industry observer that having the Class I’s offering up these written responses does not really do a whole lot in terms of the big (service) picture.