Intermodal – Inbound Logistics

CenterPoint Properties—The Railway Forward

Sachin — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:39:16 +0000

Companies are flocking to industrial real estate in and around intermodal centers in the quest to improve delivery speed, enhance supply chain efficiency, and lower transportation costs. CenterPoint Properties saw this day coming long ago and set out to develop a robust portfolio of rail-adjacent assets in America’s leading intermodal hubs. Learn more about CenterPoint’s state-of-the-art Intermodal Centers in strategic rail markets coast-to-coast.

Dwell: How Intermodal Terminal Congestion Impacts Capacity and Service

Sachin — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:34:00 +0000

The railroad industry is experiencing a congestion issue called "dwell" that, when combined with recent and forecast increases in rail volume, impacts capacity, service, and growth. Dwell is the period of time starting when a container is unloaded from the train and ending when the container has departed from the rail facility. This whitepaper examines the problem with dwell, and offers solutions.

Executive Summary: The Bar for Sustainability Is Continually Being Raised for Businesses

Sachin — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Are you equipped to meet your stakeholders’ demands? Find out how supply chain offers one of the most impactful methods for reducing your emissions and how Hub Group can offer the expertise, plans, and visibility to keep you ahead of the curve.

Hub Group Keeps You Ahead of the Pack During Peak Season

Sachin — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

As you continue to focus on navigating your supply chain through today’s challenges, it’s also time to start thinking about peak season. Capacity shortages and increased demand are projected to continue through the second half of this year—is your business prepared? Find out how Hub Group is already hard at work making sure its customers are ready to meet this season’s peak head on.

Navigating a World Transformed by COVID-19

Sachin — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This third-party research study of logistics professionals, commissioned by Odyssey Logistics & Technology, examines the future of a world transformed due to COVID-19. Insights include: understanding visibility is crucial to vitality, discovering new ways to automate cost management, closing the communications gap, and more.

The Railway Forward

Sachin — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In a competitive business environment, transportation speed, efficiency, and cost-savings have never been more critical. CenterPoint’s rail-proximate properties can make a world of difference. Tenants in our intermodal centers can save 25% to 45% in drayage costs alone, which can add up to millions of dollars saved each year.

The Railway Forward

Sachin — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Intermodal solutions improve efficiency and cut costs. In a competitive business environment, transportation speed, efficiency, and cost-savings have never been more critical. CenterPoint’s rail-proximate properties can make a world of difference. Tenants in our intermodal centers can save 25% – 45% in drayage costs alone, which can add up to millions of dollars saved each year!