multimodal

Hendricks River Logistics restructures terminal services

As coal shipments on U.S. inland waterways continue to decline, terminals at which coal was a primary commodity are having to diversify their business. Hendricks River Logistics, located at Keokuk, Iowa, at Mile 371 on the Mississippi River, recently announced its plan to transform its coal-handling facility into a multimodal terminal that can handle various commodities, including fertilizer, grain, lumber, steel and other dry bulk cargoes via barge, train and truck.

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https://www.marinelog.com/coastal/inland/hendricks-river-logistics-restructures-terminal-services/

Industry leaders call for supply chain interoperability between modes

A group of senior executives from across the freight transport modes have issued a call for the industry to develop common multimodal standards.
The aim is to “meet the heightened expectations of sellers and buyers when it comes to detailed tracking of the location and condition of their goods”.
The Loadstar today publishes the first of a two-part article produced by the group, which explains the work under way to develop a …

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https://theloadstar.com/industry-leaders-call-for-supply-chain-interoperability-between-modes/

Radiant Logistics sees record F4Q results, delays filing and earnings call

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In an abbreviated fiscal fourth-quarter update, third-party logistics and multimodal transportation provider Radiant Logistics Inc. (NYSE: RLGT) said it expects to report record adjusted net income of $8.9 million, 18 cents per share, for the period that ended June 30.

The Bellevue, Washington-based company said it filed for a 15-day extension for filing its annual form 10-k with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The press release stated that the company “was unable to timely finalize...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/radiant-logistics-sees-record-f4q-results-delays-filing-and-earnings-call

Intermodal the key to boosting efficiency and reliability and going greener

Across the worldwide logistics industry, we are seeing a significant shift in modal use as businesses see the benefits of adopting an intermodal approach, or even shifting their operations entirely from mode to another.
In addition to benefiting the environment, increasing operational efficiency and reliability, this new approach could break down the previously siloed relationships between transport modes and inspire businesses to work together to find the most cost-effective, efficient...

https://theloadstar.com/intermodal-the-key-to-boosting-efficiency-and-reliability-and-going-greener/

Dubai unveils loyalty scheme to lure premium transhipment cargo from Europe

Dubai has launched a loyalty scheme for shippers and freight forwarders in a bid to capture premium “south-south” transhipment cargo from hubs in Europe.
The World Logistics Passport (WLP) is an initiative from Dubai’s Customs World, with the support of DP World, Emirates and Dnata.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, group chairman and chief executive of DP World, said: “It incentivises companies and traders to use Dubai’s world-class multimodal facilities in return for …

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https://theloadstar.com/dubai-unveils-loyalty-scheme-to-lure-premium-transhipment-cargo-from-europe/

CMA CGM will be exhibiting again at Multimodal

CMA CGM will be exhibiting for the 5th consecutive year at Multimodal in the Birmingham National Exhibition Center from June 18th to 20th, 2019.

Multimodal is the UK’s largest Logistics and Transport Exhibition with more than 250 exhibitors and over 9,000 visitors.

Company’s local teams will present CMA CGM extensive maritime network coupled with a highly efficient vessel fleet and inland solutions, allowing to offer worldwide integrated cargo transport solutions from and to anywhere in the...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-multimodal/

Factores a tener en cuenta para la contratación de empresas de transporte marítimo

Tratar con empresas de transporte marítimo requiere a menudo de saber distinguir los diferentes servicios que éstas pueden ofrecernos, así como tener en cuenta algunos factores diferenciales de gran importancia. Empresas de transporte marítimo por contenedores Se trata de uno de los […]

http://logistica360.pe/2018/11/30/factores-tener-en-cuenta-para-la-contratacion-de-empresas-de-transporte-maritimo/

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