Why will intermodal freight be the future?

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🚂 Why will intermodal freight be the future?

Intermodal refers to the transportation of goods or cargo using multiple modes of transportation, such as rail, truck, and ship, without handling the goods themselves when changing between modes. Intermodal transportation can offer several benefits over traditional transportation methods, including reduced transportation costs, improved efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. It can also help to overcome the limitations of individual transportation modes, such as limited capacity or geographic reach.

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Why will intermodal freight be the future?
Why will intermodal freight be the future?

Intermodal refers to the transportation of goods or cargo using multiple modes of transportation, such as rail, truck, and ship, without handling the goods themselves when changing between modes.

Press Release: Run Rail Announces New President
Press Release: Run Rail Announces New President

Run Rail, a subsidiary of Run Inc. is a domestic equipment provider to the intermodal industry. They are proud to announce the appointment of Chris Joslyn as its new President, effective immediately.

With the addition of Run Rail, Blume Global's customer roster expands.
With the addition of Run Rail, Blume Global's customer roster expands.

Blume Global, the sole platform that harmonizes order orchestration, multi-modal transportation management, end-to-end visibility, and supplier relationship management for supply chains, is thrilled to welcome Run Rail, a distinguished wholesale provider of railroad equipment, as its new customer.

American intermodal volumes are down midway through February
American intermodal volumes are down midway through February

When United States rail carload and intermodal volumes are down, it generally indicates a decrease in demand for freight transportation services by rail.

Intermodal freight experienced a difficult year in 2022
Intermodal freight experienced a difficult year in 2022

In order to increase total intermodal volume, Intermodal freight should focus on ensuring a sufficient number of containers and chassis are readily available at intermodal terminals to meet customer demand.

Jennifer Joslyn
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