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How Intermodal Transportation Companies Reduce Carbon Footprint

CLX Logistics

One of the leading ways logistics professionals provide fast and dependable service while saving money and significantly reducing their overall carbon footprint compared to standard over-the-road shipments is intermodal transportation. What is Intermodal Transportation? Sustainable Materials in Intermodal Transportation.

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Omni-Channel Strategy and Intermodal Transport in Globalized Supply Chains

Morai Logistics

Omni-channel strategies prove to be an effective method for meeting on-demand delivery for consumers and providing efficient solutions for shippers. Research presented supports an industry shift from traditional to Omni-channel strategy, finding that it enables third party logistic (3PL) providers to offer all distribution initiatives.

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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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When Should You Use Intermodal Transportation? | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

Shippers who work to reevaluate their current shipping strategy should pay attention to intermodal transportation. More and more companies switch to this solution since it lets them reduce the time and costs used on transportation.

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Solve Chemical Logistics Challenges with Intermodal Transportation

CLX Logistics

The strategy as a whole revolves around intermodal transportation and the use of BulkTainer ISO tanks. This blog looks at the key challenges of chemical logistics, leveraging intermodal transportation, and how BulkTainer ISO tanks fit in to streamline the whole process. Why Chemical Logistics is Different.

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Financial Results Confirm Logistics Strategy

Logistics Business Magazine

” Logistics Strategy In particular, the locally managed locations were very successful in the free development of independent logistics services. 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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Optimizing Chemical Logistics: How Modal Outsourcing Unlocks Efficiency and Sustainability

CLX Logistics

Modal Outsourcing in the Chemical Freight Industry Modal outsourcing is a strategic logistics approach involving delegating transportation operations to specialized providers with expertise in various shipping modes, including road and rail service.