Despite the many advantages of rail transportation, shippers in North America tend to rely more on over-the-road trucking for most transportation needs. A variety of factors help explain this discrepancy, including the associated supply chain complexity, concerns about speed to market, and lack of expertise in rail transportation.
FreightWaves teamed up with G3, a logistics provider with 50+ years of experience optimizing supply chains for some of the most beloved brands, to better understand the utilization, merits and perception of rail transportation. The goal was to identify where shippers may be able to improve operations by more efficiently taking advantage of rail freight options.
Insights include:
- Rail Utilization
- What Factors Contribute to the Perception of Complexity in Rail Transportation?
- Challenges of Modal Diversification
- Reducing Carbon Emissions with Rail Transportation
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