A successful transloading operation is required to be highly orchestrated due to the various
moving pieces. Generally, the transloading process still relies on manual labor.
Do you foresee more technological innovation in the near future?
Technological innovation is a must in any industry today in order to survive, and the transloading industry is no different.
In the near term, we do see automation taking a larger place in the warehousing space. In particular, inventory management and limited material handling.
At CN, we are looking at how we can leverage technology to improve safety and reduce customer and carrier touchpoints to improve terminal fluidity as well as ease of use.