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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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Can Cargo Transport Capacity in the Danube River Be Increased?

MTS Logistics

Today, water transport of cargoes is considered to be the cheapest and cleanest transportation method. The Erie Canal project is a great example in this regard that made New York the Empire State by reaching Midwest’s Belt regions. The Danube River has also been used for cargo transport for years.

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LTL to Intermodal Shipping: How to Find and Eliminate Freight Spend Black Swans

GlobalTranz

For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.

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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. Getting this right to maximize your transportation strategy is a balancing act—regardless of the mode or modes of shipping. The modern assembly line is the best example of this.

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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.

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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. This includes using the company’s own training teams, hiring permanent English teachers and inviting professionals from outside to train their staff for advanced and specific courses.

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5 Ways We’re Helping Our European Customers Surpass Their Sustainability Targets

CH Robinson Logistics

Our environmental and sustainability activities are powered by our very own Navisphere technology, an internally developed, multimodal transportation management system. with great success, and we hope to roll that out in Europe in due course. Intermodal transportation. Actionable data insights. Collaboration is key.