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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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How Intermodal Transportation Companies Reduce Carbon Footprint

CLX Logistics

One of the leading ways logistics professionals provide fast and dependable service while saving money and significantly reducing their overall carbon footprint compared to standard over-the-road shipments is intermodal transportation. What is Intermodal Transportation? Sustainable Materials in 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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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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Transloading Vs. Intermodal in Logistics & Supply Chains

CLX Logistics

The main goal of transloading is always to achieve the most cost-effective and timely transportation solutions possible. What is Intermodal Transportation? Intermodal transportation uses two or more modes or carriers to transport freight from shipper to consignee.

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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? How can shippers move their goods when driver capacity is constantly under pressure? The pressures on the industry are unprecedented. Problems like these give rise to solutions.