Intermodal Rail Shows Signs of Growth Due to Greener Travel

Supply Chain Digital reports that intermodal rail is making a strong comeback as customers turn to rail freight as a greener and cheaper way of transporting goods.

2010-10-07

SAN DIEGO, CA, October 07, 2010 (Press-News.org) Supply Chain Digital reports that intermodal rail is making a strong comeback as customers turn to rail freight as a greener and cheaper way of transporting goods.

In the October issue of the magazine, reporter Liz Wells charts the rise of intermodal rail, despite the ongoing effects of the recession.

Wells spoke to Ian Logan, Managing Director of Formula Freight Europe, who believes that European rail infrastructure has improved. He puts forward the argument for rail freight in this issue's cover story - 'How Intermodal Rail Made a Comeback'.

Also in the magazine, John O'Hanlon reveals why managing quality is vital to an outsourcing in 'Managing Outsourced Quality'.

The use of Lean Principles in purchasing is also under the spotlight as Supply Chain Digital discovers how to implement this business system.

Following the opening of the world's largest cold store in the UK earlier this year, Supply Chain Digital spoke to Ray Perry, Managing Director of Partner Logistics, which operates the facility, to learn about the 'Key Features of the Cold Store'.

Finally, Douglas Mathie and Mark Stapleton get opinionated in the Legal and Economics columns respectively.

Read more about this month's issue here.

Read the full article 'How Intermodal Rail Made a Comeback' here.

To see the article on 'Managing Outsourced Quality', click here.

Read 'The Role of Lean Management in Purchasing' here.

Read 'Key Features of the Cold Store' here.

About Supply Chain Digital
Supply Chain Digital is a leading digital media source of news and content for C-level executives focused on business and industry-specific issues such as: Logistics and Distribution; Procurement; Warehousing and Storage; and Outsourcing. Through its digital magazine, online website, daily news and weekly e-newsletter, Supply Chain Digital helps executives stay up-to-date with the most fundamental operational issues in this demanding and ever more competitive global business sector.

Supply Chain Digital is headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Boston, Toronto, Mumbai, and Norwich, England. For more information, contact 1-760-827-7800 or visit http://www.supplychaindigital.com.

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