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Understanding Transloading

Understanding Transloading. Multi-modal Transportation. What is Transloading?. Mixing of transportation modalities Utilize the railroad over the long distance Use trucking for the short haul/local delivery Rail to truck and truck to rail. Why Transload?. Cost cutting/increase revenue

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Understanding Transloading

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  1. Understanding Transloading Multi-modal Transportation

  2. What is Transloading? • Mixing of transportation modalities • Utilize the railroad over the long distance • Use trucking for the short haul/local delivery • Rail to truck and truck to rail

  3. Why Transload? • Cost cutting/increase revenue • Reduce/eliminate the need to establish a private rail siding • Increase reliability and flexibility

  4. Transloading Makes Sense • Supplement existing rail capacity without increasing capital expense • Enjoy the benefits of rail service without the hassle of maintaining your own industrial tracks • Expanding your market reach with minimal capital investment

  5. How To: Transload Ship: A railcar is shipped from its origin to the transload site. Receive: After receipt by the host railroad, the railcar is placed at the transload. Unload: The contents of the railcar are removed safely and efficiently. Transload: The product is transloaded to short-haul trucks for the final leg of the journey. Store: Sometimes, the Transload will store product on-site. Short and long term agreements are available.

  6. Get Involved • Dave Blount • Director of Business Development Office: (610) 384-5082 Cell: (610) 213-6725 • Greg Cheshier • VP of Transportation Office: (585) 343-5398 • Mike Fitzsimmons • Transload Manager Office: (585) 343-2977 Don’t get left behind…

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