Multimodal Logistics: Business Benefits

The use of multimodal logistics has become a critical part of business operations, as companies look to cut costs while increasing profitability and efficiency. By combining the use of trucks, railroads and other transportation methods, companies can more effectively move goods around their supply chains. And even though many companies have already made the switch to multimodal logistics, others have yet to take advantage of this new trend.

Multimodal logistics is becoming increasingly important for businesses that need to move large quantities of products across long distances at a reasonable price. In addition, it’s important because it allows companies to better control their supply chains by transporting items in multiple ways. 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

Conclusion

While there are many benefits to using multimodal logistics, there are also several challenges that companies face when implementing this strategy. In order for multimodal logistics to be successful, companies need to make sure they have the right technology in place so that they can track all their shipments throughout their supply chain.

What TGL Offers

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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