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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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What US truck shippers need to watch in 2019 and Beyond

ShipLilly

Intermodal and truckload rates have risen over the last 12 months. The trucking industry took a pit stop with the electronic logging devices but has returned to the main course. For rails, there has been an increase almost every week for the last year for intermodal volume and this should continue into 2019 and 2020.

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MSC’s Driven Approach for Engaged Employees Leads to Workplace Success

Logistics Manager

As for services, the group handles general cargo, reefer cargo, project cargo, and intermodal transportation covering more than 500 ports worldwide. They accomplish this by setting up training programs and methods to educate their staff. These skills truly help personnel to work successfully and happily at the same time.

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Transportation’s Tricky Balancing Act

247 Customs Broker

Of course, that would be hard to do if the business in question needs to pile on costs just in order to increase its market share. The modern assembly line is the best example of this. As a simple example, consider advertising as an upfront cost to setting up a distribution channel. In this way, long run average cost declines.