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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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Chaos at port of Felixstowe – carriers refuse return of empty boxes

Supply Chain and Logistics

Here we seem to have an example that is severely impacting everyone else in the supply chain. It’s typical of IT projects to ber late or never get finished. Here at Felixstowe, you can’t return empty containers. You have to … Continue reading →

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Financial Results Confirm Logistics Strategy

Logistics Business Magazine

The affiliated companies, for example, contributed the lion’s share of EUR 30 million to the total increase in turnover of EUR 45.46 As an example, Sander mentions the development of full load transports with the integration of permanent carriers at the Düsseldorf location, which is developing rapidly.

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Intermodal Europe is back – and it’s live!

Logistics Business Magazine

Visitor registration is open for Intermodal Europe 2022 , the leading container shipping and intermodal transport event which returns 8 – 10 November to the RAI, Amsterdam. While disruptions to the global supply chain have continued to place significant pressure, the industry has continued to keep the flow of goods moving.

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New Diesel-Electric Reefer Developed

Logistics Business Magazine

H.Essers provides personalised and integrated solutions for sustainable transport and logistics across Europe. Essers aims to be a reliable, long-term supply chain partner for clients in various industries. Rail transport in shortsea keep on going steady and that is what we do best. Often the diesel is thinned with water.

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Why Do You Need a Warehouse with Rail Siding?

Kanban Logistics

For example, Kanban’s distribution campus in Rocky Mount, NC is served by CSX rail and by the brand-new CSX Carolina Connector. Having a warehouse with rail siding presents numerous benefits and allows you to develop a more flexible transportation process for your supply chain. Because rail is about 3.5

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Transloading Vs. Intermodal in Logistics & Supply Chains

CLX Logistics

The main difference between transloading and intermodal shipping is that transloading consists of products transferred from one mode of transportation to another, compared to intermodal, where an entire shipping container is transferred. What is Intermodal Transportation? What is Transloading in Logistics?