Ontario Container Transport Learn More About Different Transportation Systems | Page 11

Lowering the Cost of Intermodal Transportation in Canada • • • Equipment Cost • Companies have the choice of moving product by plane, by train or by truck. When extra equipment like cranes are needed to move product from one mode of transportation to another the infrastructure cost can go up. To combat this, using only two forms of transportation at best or just the cheapest mode of transportation goes a long way. Doing the Product Shuffle • Moving one product to more than one mode of transportation can risk the product being damage which can increase overhead cost. Decide early on the route through which the product is going be sent and what form of transportation will be used in order to eliminate damaged goods. Load Tracking • Keep a close eye on the company’s product. An organization should always be aware of where a product is going and when at all times. The company that receives the product should let you know the moment the product is received.