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DP World trumpets European green credentials

Logistics Business Magazine

Another key part of the firm’s green strategy in Europe is to reduce the number of trucks on the roads, achieved through the increased accessibility of intermodal transport across inland Europe. The studied highlighted how trucks – operating off 4.5 The studied highlighted how trucks – operating off 4.5

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How to Reduce Transportation Costs

Trinity Logistics

For example, you may discover that one carrier consistently adds accessorial charges while another compatible carrier does not. TRY DIFFERENT MODES OF TRANSPORTATION. Trying different modes of transportation could help you offset your costs. Intermodal transportation is another option that you may not have considered.

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The Importance of Barges in North America

Tradewinds

This transparency is crucial for customers, as barges typically have longer delivery times, and are a major part of intermodal transportation. For example, the LNG Bunker Barge is a modified vessel that allows customers to ship liquid and reefer containers safely across larger bodies of water.

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The Importance of Barges in North America

Tradewinds

This transparency is crucial for customers, as barges typically have longer delivery times, and are a major part of intermodal transportation. For example, the LNG Bunker Barge is a modified vessel that allows customers to ship liquid and reefer containers safely across larger bodies of water.

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5 Best Practices for Chemical Logistics Success in Times of Crisis

CLX Logistics

With intermodal transportation strategies, where road, rail, sea, and air can all play a part in a successful route, everyone needs to be on the same page to properly coordinate operations between yourself, your partners, and your clients and customers. Active Participation in Supply Chain Issues by Multiple Shipper Departments.

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Trust in Turkey

Automotive Logistics

Turkey’s important trading relationship with the UK, for example, has faced several uncertainties in recent times as a result of the lack of clarity surrounding the latter’s exit from the EU (see box). The FT quoted a 2015 study estimating the cost of all this border friction at around €3 billion ($3.4 billion) a year.