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ShipperBest practices

Loading guide for intermodal containers moving to California and Nevada

Understand the restrictions and challenges for shippers and consignees in California and Nevada due to California's bridge law
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Reliable and cost-competitive service: Best practices for integrating intermodal into your transportation strategy

Consider these traits that transportation professionals are using to navigate the market for long-term intermodal success.
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Rail transportation: best practices for transforming your supply chain with – and ahead of – precision scheduled railroading

Consider these traits to avoid the disruptions Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) will have on your supply chain.
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What to look for when choosing an intermodal carrier

Get the most out of intermodal shipping and better manage your supply chain, by choosing the right intermodal carrier. Find out what to look for and get a quote!
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How to keep your Intermodal freight moving despite the truck driver shortage

The most important asset is your drivers! Learn how to keep your intermodal freight moving during a driver shortage with these transportation best practices.
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Intermodal heavyweight shipping saves 10% on annual transportation

Rapidly growing retailer gains cost savings and efficiency with lightweight equipment solution
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Intermodal delivered staging capabilities and exceptional results for food manufacturer

Schneider’s intermodal solution included communication to anticipate potential issues and ensure 100 percent on-time delivery.
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Schneider delivers on elevated expectations with a strategic solution

How Schneider optimized a retailer’s network to meet deliverables at market-driven pricing by balancing service, cost and capacity
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Benefits of asset-based vs. non-asset-based intermodal carriers

Whether a shipper is considering incorporating intermodal transportation into its supply chain for the first time or is already using intermodal, finding the right provider is important.
ShipperCase study

Bringing predictability to crosstown intermodal transfer

How Schneider helped a leading value chain retailer overcome unpredictable delays moving freight from California to Canada
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Retailer's switch to asset-based provider yields improved communication and capacity management

Switching to Schneider’s asset-based multimodal service allowed a national retail chain to reduce cost and inconsistent transit times while improving communication.
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ShipperCase study

Intermodal accommodating growth

Pep Boys recognized the value of Schneider’s asset-based solution by awarding 99 percent of its business to Schneider and BNSF.
ShipperTools & calculators

Intermodal CO₂ and fuel savings calculator

See how much fuel and CO₂ an Intermodal transportation solution can save you each year. Calculate your carbon savings now.
ShipperTools & calculators

Intermodal payload savings calculator

Save up to 10% with Schneider’s lightweight intermodal solution compared to other intermodal providers with heavier equipment. Calculate your payload savings now.
The State of Intermodal
ShipperResearch and reports

The state of intermodal

The railway freight industry has come a long way since the 1800s when horses pulled train cars and few were using words like “network” and “efficiency” to describe the advancement in the movement of goods.
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ShipperBest practices

How shippers can use intermodal transportation for long-term success

Layering intermodal into your transportation mix provides an opportunity for freight optimization and diversification. This will help you achieve your financial goals and get your freight delivered — no matter the state of the market.

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