Transloading Q&A
Our transload industry experts answer your questions about the innovation, resiliency, and future of transloading.
Why is it important for shippers to have more control over their product?
Published February 17, 2024
Read Article →Can transloading services help with specific client needs?
Published February 16, 2024
Read Article →When helping a client with their transload strategy, what is important besides understanding their needs and objectives?
Published February 15, 2024
Read Article →How can using transloading services save time and money?
Published February 14, 2024
Read Article →How does transloading help shippers reach a market that may not be served directly by a particular transportation mode? (RCR Rail Co.)
Published October 26, 2023
Read Article →Are Transload Facilities the Jewel of Industrial Investment Portfolios? (Mike Ferguson - Commtrex Asset Transaction Solutions)
Published February 15, 2023
Read Article →What are some rules to keep in mind when transloading hazmat products?
Published February 1, 2023
Read Article →What are some important things to know when choosing a transload company?
Published January 25, 2023
Read Article →What can we do to help relationships with Class I Railroads? (Adam Robillard)
Published December 22, 2021
Read Article →What can we do to help relationships with Class I Railroads? (Brent Peterson)
Published December 20, 2021
Read Article →What has been one of the most important ways you have been able to help your shippers? (Adam Robillard)
Published September 27, 2021
Read Article →What can we do to help relationships with Class I Railroads? (Mike Kershaw)
Published September 8, 2021
Read Article →What can we do to help relationships with Class I Railroads? (Amiee Martelle)
Published September 7, 2021
Read Article →What advice would you give to your 20, 30, 40-year-old self? (Mike Kershaw)
Published September 1, 2021
Read Article →What is the most difficult type of laborer to find? (Xavier Zermeno)
Published August 25, 2021
Read Article →What is the most difficult type of laborer to find? (Adam Robillard)
Published August 24, 2021
Read Article →How is the labor shortage affecting your business or operation? (Xavier Zermeno)
Published August 18, 2021
Read Article →How is the labor shortage affecting your business or operation? (Adam Robillard)
Published August 17, 2021
Read Article →What is your company doing to make progress in operational sustainability? (Mike Kershaw)
Published August 9, 2021
Read Article →How does planning well affect the timing of the transload process? (Mike Kershaw)
Published July 21, 2021
Read Article →What are the differences between US & Mexico transloading? (Brian Connell)
Published July 20, 2021
Read Article →How can shippers transition from truck-to-truck to more truck-to-rail? (Mike Kershaw)
Published July 13, 2021
Read Article →What is the number one issue that shippers run into the most when transloading? (Brian Connell)
Published July 12, 2021
Read Article →Do you think transloading could be strengthened further by innovation or weakened by stagnancy? (Savage Services)
Published July 7, 2021
Read Article →Why do companies choose to transload their product? (KCS)
Published July 7, 2021
Read Article →What are the 3 most important factors shippers need to consider when choosing a transloader? (Mike Kershaw)
Published July 1, 2021
Read Article →Transloading can be seen as somewhat riskier than intermodal. How can that be addressed? (CN)
Published June 30, 2021
Read Article →How has demand at transload facilities held up during the pandemic? (Demetrius Tsafaridis)
Published June 30, 2021
Read Article →How can shippers transition to truck-to-rail and improve relationships with Class I's? (Adam Robillard)
Published June 22, 2021
Read Article →What trends are you seeing in logistics, and what is a solution to the problems that exist? (Martin Lew)
Published June 15, 2021
Read Article →As a shipper, what do I need to know about transloading? (Michael Kershaw)
Published June 9, 2021
Read Article →What are the benefits of transloading? (KCS)
Published June 8, 2021
Read Article →What can railroads leverage to recapture growth? (Michael Kershaw)
Published June 1, 2021
Read Article →How can transloading be made less riskier than intermodal? (Demtrius Tsafaridis)
Published May 31, 2021
Read Article →Do you plan on expanding your rail track capacity sometime in 2021? (Michael Kershaw)
Published May 26, 2021
Read Article →How does planning well affect the timing of the transload process? What is the best way to plan for transloading? (Adam Robillard)
Published May 25, 2021
Read Article →What is a realistic time frame to complete a transload deal, from start to finish? (Xavier Zermeno)
Published May 19, 2021
Read Article →What are the 3 most important factors shippers need to consider when choosing a transloader? (Brent Peterson)
Published May 18, 2021
Read Article →How has demand at transload facilities held up during the pandemic? (Michael Kershaw)
Published May 10, 2021
Read Article →Generally, the transloading process still relies on manual labor. Do you foresee more technological innovation in the near future? (CN)
Published May 2, 2021
Read Article →What are the benefits of transloading? Why do companies decide to go that route? (Carego, Inc.)
Published May 2, 2021
Read Article →Do you have plans to expand your transloading capabilities for new products and commodities in 2021? (Xavier Zermeno)
Published April 21, 2021
Read Article →How has demand at transload facilities held up during the pandemic? (TRANSFLO)
Published April 20, 2021
Read Article →Do you have plans to expand your transloading capabilities for new products and commodities in 2021? (Brian Connell)
Published April 13, 2021
Read Article →Do you have plans to expand your transloading capabilities for new products and commodities in 2021? (Jacci Ferenczy)
Published April 12, 2021
Read Article →Do you have plans to expand your transloading capabilities for new products and commodities in 2021? (Adam Robillard)
Published April 7, 2021
Read Article →Do you have plans to expand your transloading capabilities for new products and commodities in 2021? (Michael Kershaw)
Published April 6, 2021
Read Article →How do you anticipate the coronavirus pandemic will impact transloading? (CN)
Published March 30, 2021
Read Article →Have you seen a drop-off in transloading due to the significant February 2021 drop in rail activity? (Michael Kershaw)
Published March 30, 2021
Read Article →Have you seen a drop-off in transloading activity due to the significant February 2021 drop in rail activity? (John DeWaele)
Published March 24, 2021
Read Article →Have you seen a drop-off in transloading activity due to the significant February 2021 drop in rail activity? (Paul Hoben)
Published March 24, 2021
Read Article →Have you seen a drop-off in transloading activity due to the significant February 2021 drop in rail activity? (Xavier Zermeno)
Published March 17, 2021
Read Article →Have you seen a drop-off in transloading activity due to the significant February 2021 drop in rail activity? (Brian Connell)
Published March 17, 2021
Read Article →What do you expect to see in transloading as things start to return to normal? (Demtrius Tsafaridis)
Published March 10, 2021
Read Article →Do you foresee more technological innovation for transloading in the near future? (Savage Services)
Published March 10, 2021
Read Article →Do you think transloading could be strengthened further by innovation or weakened by stagnancy? (KCS)
Published March 2, 2021
Read Article →How has demand at transload facilities held up during the pandemic? (KCS)
Published February 22, 2021
Read Article →Will transloading be able to step into the future while the world is under crisis? (Demtrius Tsafaridis)
Published February 15, 2021
Read Article →Is there a standard transfer price for transloading flammable liquids? (Michael Kershaw)
Published February 9, 2021
Read Article →What types of operational methods are implemented to decrease transloading times and increase ROI? (Mike Kershaw)
Published February 1, 2021
Read Article →What are the benefits of transloading? Why do companies decide to go that route? (TRANSFLO)
Published January 24, 2021
Read Article →An important segment of the industry's collective backbone, could Transloading be strengthened further by innovation or weakened by stagnancy? (CN)
Published January 24, 2021
Read Article →Are there any specific products that are particularly challenging for transloaders to move? (Mike Kershaw)
Published January 12, 2021
Read Article →What does the next generation transloading facility or logistics center look like? (Brent Peterson)
Published January 12, 2021
Read Article →How do you anticipate the coronavirus pandemic will impact transloading? (Savage Services)
Published January 10, 2021
Read Article →Generally, the transloading process still relies on manual labor. Do you foresee more technological innovation in the near future? (Carego, Inc.)
Published January 4, 2021
Read Article →Transloading can be seen as somewhat riskier than intermodal. How can that concern in particular be addressed? (KCS)
Published December 15, 2020
Read Article →Transloading has proven to be a resilient segment of the industry in the past. How has demand at facilities held up during the pandemic? (BNSF)
Published December 15, 2020
Read Article →How are you combating any environmental pollutants or contaminants that are created while transloading hazardous products? (Jacci Ferenczy)
Published December 9, 2020
Read Article →What are the largest inefficiencies in transloading today? How do you think those inefficiencies can be addressed? (KCS)
Published December 8, 2020
Read Article →What are the benefits of transloading? Why do companies decide to go this route? (BNSF)
Published December 1, 2020
Read Article →How do you view transloading’s position in the logistics industry as being further strengthened through innovation or weakened by the lack thereof? (BNSF)
Published November 17, 2020
Read Article →As we head into Q4/2020, has your company lifted the COVID-19 freeze on spending? (Connor Defebaugh)
Published November 9, 2020
Read Article →How can I decrease my transloading time and increase my ROI when transloading dry bulk powders? (Jacci Ferenczy)
Published November 8, 2020
Read Article →What does the next generation transloading facility or logistics center look like? (Connor Defebaugh)
Published November 3, 2020
Read Article →What challenges are you currently facing with transloading dry bulk powders? (Jacci Ferenczy)
Published November 3, 2020
Read Article →As we head into Q4/2020, has your company lifted the COVID-19 freeze on spending? (Amiee Martelle)
Published October 26, 2020
Read Article →How likely are you to invest CAPEX into new equipment for 2021? (Brent Peterson)
Published October 26, 2020
Read Article →How are you combating the issue of airborne dust when transloading dry bulk powders? (Jacci Ferenczy)
Published October 26, 2020
Read Article →How likely are you to invest CAPEX into new equipment for 2021? (Amiee Martelle)
Published October 19, 2020
Read Article →As we head into Q4/2020, has your company lifted the COVID-19 freeze on spending? (Jacci Ferenczy)
Published October 19, 2020
Read Article →As we head into Q4/2020, has your company lifted the COVID-19 freeze on spending? (Brent Peterson)
Published October 12, 2020
Read Article →How likely are you to invest CAPEX into new equipment for 2021? (Connor Defebaugh)
Published October 12, 2020
Read Article →What does the next generation transloading facility or logistics center look like? (Amiee Martelle)
Published October 12, 2020
Read Article →How do you anticipate the coronavirus pandemic will impact transloading? (TRANSFLO)
Published October 4, 2020
Read Article →Transloading can be seen as somewhat riskier than intermodal. How can that concern in particular be addressed? (TRANSFLO)
Published October 4, 2020
Read Article →Generally, the transloading process still relies on manual labor. Do you foresee more technological innovation in the near future? (TRANSFLO)
Published October 4, 2020
Read Article →Transloading has proven to be a resilient segment of the industry in the past. How has demand at facilities held up during the pandemic? (CN)
Published September 20, 2020
Read Article →What are the largest inefficiencies in transloading today? How do you think those inefficiencies can be addressed? (CN)
Published September 20, 2020
Read Article →What are the benefits of transloading? Why do companies decide to go that route? (CN)
Published September 20, 2020
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