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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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New Rail Service Connecting Scotland Globally

Logistics Business Magazine

This latest enhancement to MSC UK’s long established and market-leading intermodal network offers great value to our UK customers by seamlessly connecting their cargo across road, rail and sea; delivering an efficient and cost-effective solution that helps contribute to our customers’ sustainability goals.”.

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New Diesel-Electric Reefer Developed

Logistics Business Magazine

Rotterdam-based Unit45, which works exclusively on the development, construction, financing and delivery of 45ft pallet-wide containers, has developed a new diesel-electric reefer in collaboration with their client, the Belgian logistics solutions’ provider H.Essers. Often the diesel is thinned with water.

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DP World trumpets European green credentials

Logistics Business Magazine

Innovation holds the key to reducing emissions and creating a greener and more sustainable trade and logistics industry in Europe, according to global end-to-end logistics and smart trade enabler, DP World. Between 2017 – 2018, the report found that DP World Antwerp saved over 10.6 The Netherlands.

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Is The Freight Industry Ready For SOLAS?

Freightos

Is The Freight Industry Ready For SOLAS? Looking over the past year, only one third (36%) of FCL freight quotes are saved with a weight.This reporting percentage is consistent by company size as well – the combined percentage for top 20 global forwarders is about the same as for the mid-sized forwarders. Analysis: How Bad Is It?

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Reasons to Use Cross Docking Services

Kanban Logistics

Like many logistics solutions, cross docking can address a wide range of issues. Or, you can get that driver back on the road by delivering to a cross docking provider that can store the product temporarily and deliver at the appointed time. Here are some of the most common: Your delivery is going to be early or late.

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How Intermodal Transportation Companies Reduce Carbon Footprint

CLX Logistics

There is a growing need to leverage sustainable freight transportation methods to help reduce carbon emissions and minimize damage to the planet. Let’s take a quick look at what intermodal shipping is and the carbon reduction benefits it offers to carriers. What is Intermodal Transportation?