CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

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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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2020

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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.

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ShipLilly

APRIL 5, 2019

Intermodal and truckload rates have risen over the last 12 months. The trucking industry took a pit stop with the electronic logging devices but has returned to the main course. For rails, there has been an increase almost every week for the last year for intermodal volume and this should continue into 2019 and 2020.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Because of its higher cost, more prominent companies mostly use air transport, but small businesses often use it too. Of course, there are specialized aircraft for hefty cargo, but in general, planes are not developed for handling oversized freight of unusual shape. The distinction lies in the billing process.

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Logistics Manager

APRIL 27, 2018

As for services, the group handles general cargo, reefer cargo, project cargo, and intermodal transportation covering more than 500 ports worldwide. This includes using the company’s own training teams, hiring permanent English teachers and inviting professionals from outside to train their staff for advanced and specific courses.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 6, 2018

Of course, that would be hard to do if the business in question needs to pile on costs just in order to increase its market share. The modern assembly line is the best example of this. As a simple example, consider advertising as an upfront cost to setting up a distribution channel. In this way, long run average cost declines.

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