During the past 10 years the volume of intermodal freight movement (using more than one form of transportation to move freight to its ultimate destination) has doubled and is expected to double again in the next decade. This growth increases congestion, which puts a strain on existing ports and terminals and influences the reliability of highway and rail access. If shippers can’t predict when their goods will arrive at their destination, and receivers don’t know arrival times, customer satisfaction suffers. The industry increasingly relies on just-in-time inventories, so reliability and predictability are critical characteristics of freight transportation. If the problem of congestion at the ports and terminals is not addressed, the safety, reliability, and responsiveness of the intermodal freight system will continue to deteriorate, adversely effecting the nation’s economic growth and national security
Intermodal hubs play an important role in the operation of railway networks. Intermodal freight is a primary revenue stream for Class I railroads in t...
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