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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

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How to Reduce Transportation Costs

Trinity Logistics

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. Shipping intermodal is usually less expensive than trucking. Shipping freight by sea could be less expensive than by air.

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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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Intermodal Logistics in Extreme Weather & Environments

CLX Logistics

The first step was to implement a detailed planning process, including regular meetings between CLX’s experts and the chemical manufacturer’s logistics management team. The operation would revolve around an intermodal transportation strategy. Breaking Down Intermodal Transportation.

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The Truth About Supply Chain Visibility

Blue Grace Logistics

As it stands, no single vendor offers software that can meet the end-to-end visibility needs of a successful supply chain. Making the switch to intermodal transportation allowed the company to save an additional 20 percent. See How We Saved This Company 14 Percent Year-Over-Year Download the Case Study Now.