CASE STUDY

Transload services saving time and money

A global provider of modular power components and complete power systems increases past and future refunds.

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Challenge

The client faced significant delays with both ocean freight and rail carriers, disrupting their tight schedule and incurring substantial costs.

Solution

J.M. Rodgers (JMR) proposed a transloading solution to bypass the unreliable rail carriers entirely. 

  1. Port Control: JMR took control of the container at its initial port of arrival.
  2. Drayage Services: The container was transported via drayage services to a dedicated warehouse
  3. Container Breakdown: At the warehouse, the container was broken down, inventory was taken, and goods were reloaded onto dedicated trucks.
  4. Linehaul Services: The goods were then line hauled to any destination across the country, ensuring continuous production.

Results and Benefits

The implementation of this transloading process yielded significant benefits:

  • Reduced Transit Times: Transit times were reduced by an average of 10-15 days.
  • Cost Savings: Although transloading is more expensive than rail transportation, it ultimately saved money by preventing production shutdowns due to rail delays.

Photo by David Arrowsmith on Unsplash

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