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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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Modes of Transportation: Transport and Logistics

GoShip Blog

Because of its higher cost, more prominent companies mostly use air transport, but small businesses often use it too. Of course, there are specialized aircraft for hefty cargo, but in general, planes are not developed for handling oversized freight of unusual shape. How can different transportation modes benefit warehouse management?

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

CH Robinson Logistics

with great success, and we hope to roll that out in Europe in due course. Intermodal transportation. Rather than relying solely on one mode of transport, a combination offers flexible and often more environmentally friendly alternatives to forwarders who are looking to transport high volumes of goods over long distances.

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The Truth About Supply Chain Visibility

Blue Grace Logistics

Of course there’s more to the story than simply offering a better deal. Making the switch to intermodal transportation allowed the company to save an additional 20 percent. Developed new market strategies based on supply chain data. The new pricing structure yielded a 14 percent savings year-over-year.

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

GlobalTranz

At the same time, Hurricane Season yet again disrupted freight lanes, and demand on e-commerce is still breaking the record books causing massive shifts in tactics and strategies by shippers. A few key considerations when deciding between LTL and intermodal transportation, include: Intermodal is comparable to FT use.

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Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future

Talking Logistics

Most shippers and supply chain executives have already experienced effects of the shortage in their business and are now seeking long-term strategies for capacity. However, if you have the capital and competency to do it, it can be a highly viable strategy. Top options for shippers include: Positive Carrier Relationships. Mode Shift.

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TRANSLOG Interview: Waberer’s CEO Ferenc Lajkó

Logistics Business Magazine

We plan to use these trucks in our fleet from 2019, but of course, the filling station infrastructure must be further improved to let this happen. Based on its fleet size, Waberer’s is Europe’s largest transportation company, it is also among the leaders in the field of transportation services.