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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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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.

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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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How to Reduce Transportation Costs

Trinity Logistics

Demand is far exceeding supply, and this trend is expected to continue through the rest of 2021. These shortages are impacting every mode of transportation, causing delays, and raising rates higher. Reviewing historical records and analyzing trends can help uncover any slow processes and extra costs. TIGHTER CAPACITY.

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An Overview of Railroads in Logistics and Transportation

MTS Logistics

Railroads are mainly important for moving goods that are mostly heavy in weight and are bulky over long distances, as transportation makes up the majority of the total cost of delivery. The advantages of railroad transportation are too great to ignore. What are the advantages of railroads compared to other modes of transportation?

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MSC’s Driven Approach for Engaged Employees Leads to Workplace Success

Logistics Manager

There are a few companies that buck this trend though, such as MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. As for services, the group handles general cargo, reefer cargo, project cargo, and intermodal transportation covering more than 500 ports worldwide. Working at MSC, I am very impressed with the company’s growth.

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Intermodal Growth Starting to Pay Off with Inland Ports’ Development

247 Customs Broker

Chad Buch , JLL Research Manager, explained in an interview that this JLL paper served as a “refresh” of a 2014 intermodal publication, entitled “ The re-emergence of the iron horse.”. This is really an expansion of some of the trends we looked at then,” Buch said. The trends and structure [for inland intermodal ports] are there.