How Multimodal Logistics Can Benefit Your Business
In recent years, due to the complexity of the problems in the world of transportation, multimodal logistics solution has rapidly gained popularity. Multimodal logistics, which is commonly known as multi-modal transportation, is one of the most practical ways to transport goods today. This is because it enables an organization to efficiently move goods from one place to another by means of several different modes of transport through a variety of different routes.
Multimodal logistics solutions assist the end-to-end movement of goods across various modes. This approach to delivery includes air, ocean, and surface modes and can be suitable for a range of different products: from automotive to consumer goods and the supply chain needs the right solution. However, companies need to plan well in advance when implementing multimodal solutions; otherwise, problems could occur.
Many businesses which regularly ship large volumes of freight can take advantage of multimodal transportation. Multimodal requires less effort and time, so it is favoured by companies. A single bill is issued to cover all shipments, which are usually handled by an external agency. As a company planning your next shipment, multimodal transport offers many advantages beyond saving money and time, such as:
Cost-efficiency
It may appear that selecting the carrier with the lowest price is the better option. This is not always the case. Transporting through intermodal means requires different contracts and carriers, as well as multiple shipping insurances. Using multimodal can help you save a great deal of money on transportation because logistics coordination is much easier.
Streamlined communication
When companies ship through multimodal transportation, one provider and contract manage all updates, delays, and interactions for them. In this way, shippers have peace of mind and the communication process between contacts and carriers is simplified. In other words, when you have one person responsible for the entire logistics chain, you can focus on the business rather than bouncing between calls.
It saves you time
With multimodal transportation, one
the provider is responsible for the whole process, so communications and reports
will only come from one provider. With fewer shipping worries and faster
transit times, you will be more productive.
Faster Transit Options
Because of new regulations regarding truck driver driving hours and other restrictions, some long-distance shipments are not moving as quickly as they once did. Taking advantage of various transportation modes under one contract allows you to balance transit time and have peace of mind. In this way, drivers do not have to drive too far and shipping delays can be avoided. You gain greater flexibility and control over the loading and unloading process by giving companies more options for their shipments
TGL is a leading global provider of multimodal transportation solutions. By combining our own innovative technology with the expertise of our TGL operating units, we provide customized solutions that match today’s customer needs.
We offer high-quality and affordable services to companies across the globe. As a logistics company, our value lies in our flexibility to provide clients with cost-effective solutions to meet their specific needs. At TGL, we handle our client’s freight with total transparency. By offering value-added services at affordable prices, we help them to reduce their costs and improve their profit margins
With a team of over 50 years combined experience in freight forwarding, out-country and in-country logistics, compliance/documentation, and core technology services, we bring to the table a firm promise to provide a reliable platform for end-to-end logistics solutions for B2B and B2C businesses.
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