Build the route around the freight
Some lanes and shipment profiles benefit from more than one transportation mode. Intermodal and multimodal planning can provide an alternative to a single over-the-road move when the schedule, distance and freight characteristics align.
Intermodal transportation
Intermodal freight typically moves in the same container or trailer across rail and truck segments. It may offer useful capacity or cost options on suitable long-haul lanes, with drayage coordinated at each end.
Multimodal coordination
Multimodal planning connects two or more modes within one broader transportation plan. The best combination depends on the origin and destination, facilities, commodity, delivery requirements and available transit time.
What we evaluate
- Shipment dimensions, weight and commodity
- Origin and destination access
- Required pickup and delivery dates
- Handling and transfer considerations
- Cost, transit and service tradeoffs
Our team provides one point of contact across the move, helping coordinate the handoffs and communication needed to keep the plan aligned.