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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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Tool Enhances Ukraine-EU Rail Visibility

Logistics Business Magazine

Thanks to the initiative, millions of tonnes of grain have been moved from Ukraine by rail and intermodal transport to ports and inland destinations throughout Europe. Users can also access terminal data (the number of trains at a particular station) for the last 24 hours, week and month.

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J.B. Hunt v. Schneider. Head to Head Match Up

10xLogistics

Of course, there are some risks to consider. Here are some additional thoughts on the first half of 2023 performance of JB Hunt and Schneider: JB Hunt's intermodal segment, which handles the movement of containers between trucks and trains, performed well in the first half of 2023.

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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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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. Thanks to driver training we could reach 4% fuel saving in 2017 compared to the years before. Another relevant factor is the drivers’ proficiency and knowledge.

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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. Thanks to driver training we could reach 4% fuel saving in 2017 compared to the years before. Another relevant factor is the drivers’ proficiency and knowledge.