The
conversion of over-the-road freight to domestic intermodal appears poised to
rise notably during the next few years if federal hours-of-service limitations
are implemented as planned and motor carrier costs continue rising.
The stage
was set for this demand shift: rising fuel and driver costs are affecting
trucking operators. Meanwhile, many rail lines continue to increase
infrastructure, furthering their reach. This is a dynamic companies will need
to evaluate regarding their freight transportation needs to determine their
most cost-effective options.
Data2Logistics
has been tracking this trend to assist shippers assess their best modes and
service-levels in light of these developments. Data2Logistics reduces supply
chain costs associated with product transportation through discovery; at the
core a business intelligence portal providing for data mining of an
organization’s current information addressing their logistical needs in
relation to marketplace options, enabling shippers to ascertain options and make actionable, time and
cost-effective decisions, domestically and globally.
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