Multimodal
Capabilities
of
3PLs
White Paper: Multimodal Capabilities of 3PLs
With so many different transportation
options available to freight shippers,
including truckload, partial truckload,
less than truckload (LTL), intermodal,
expedited, and more, it can be
difficult for shippers to know which
mode of transportation is best for
each shipment. To make the right
choice, shippers need to thoroughly
understand each shipping mode
and how the modes complement or
clash with the type of freight they are
shipping.
This can be challenging for many
businesses that do not have in-depth
expertise in freight shipping. In fact,
in a survey of over 1,400 shippers
within Echo's network, 80.4% of
respondents consider themselves
to be "not at all knowledgeable" or
"somewhat knowledgeable" about
the freight market.
Here lies the value of working
with a 3PL that offers an array of
multimodal shipping capabilities.
With expertise in coordinating freight
shipping, transportation partners like
Echo Global Logistics will be able
to recommend the best shipping
options for your freight in order to
optimize your logistics operations.
Below are some reasons why you
should consider working with a
3PL that has multimodal shipping
capabilities:
Industry Expertise and Better
Strategic Execution
Shipping freight can be complex
and nuanced, so in an attempt to
streamline their shipping operations,
a common mistake many companies
make is utilizing the same
transportation mode or partnering
with the same carrier for all of their
shipments without considering other
shipping options that may be more
beneficial in certain cases. However,
by working with a 3PL that has
multimodal shipping capabilities like
Echo, you'll have the opportunity to
explore all transportation modes.
3PLs specialize in finding the
most efficient ways to transport
freight, so they will be able to
Here's How 3PLs Can Help You Choose the
Right Shipping Modes to Enhance the Way You
Ship Your Freight
By Exploring Your Transportation Options with a 3PL, You
Can Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs, and Save Time
within Your Freight Shipping Operations
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