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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?

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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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Solve Chemical Logistics Challenges with Intermodal Transportation

CLX Logistics

In the world of transportation and logistics, the chemical industry is a bit unique. The biggest differences come from the need for highly specialized containers to safely transport chemical freight, and the extensive regulations chemicals must comply with for transportation. Why Chemical Logistics is Different.

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Freight Rail Safety: What to Know in the Wake of the Ohio Rail Derailment

MTS Logistics

Freight railroads are an integral part of the logistics industry, helping to manage the supply chain and deliver goods to consumers and businesses around the world. With the rise of global commerce, the need for safe, efficient freight rail transportation has never been greater. How can railroad personnel be better trained?

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Use Digitization to Transform Chemical Supply Chain Planning Copy

CLX Logistics

Within the chemical industry, challenges such as regulatory compliance, market volatility, and stringent safety measures require innovative solutions. 1] Chemical supply chain planning specifically refers to applying supply chain planning principles and strategies within the context of the chemical industry.

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AAR heralds Class I railroad positive train control implementation

247 Customs Broker

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) recently reported that Class I railroads have made significant strides in its efforts to implement positive train control (PTC) on 83.2% The objective of PTC systems is to prevent train-to-train collisions, overspeed derailments, and incursions into roadway work limits.

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Rail Logistics Moves Ahead

Logistics Business Magazine

Rail-Flow, the leading platform provider for rail freight and intermodal transport, has attracted new investors to expand its business activities. The Purchase & Tender Management platform was the first solution on the market in 2020 and is a marketplace for conventional rail freight transport.