FTA guide to rail freight
March 23rd 2009 More than ever rail freight is affording companies the potential to reduce costs and improve both reliability and environmental performance. An impartial new guide for shippers by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) will explain whether rail is right for them and how it can be implemented into a logistical supply-chain to maximum effect.
Since privatisation, rail freight has undergone a sea-change in perception and its increased use among operators and logistics providers has led to a very efficient and competitive market. Making Use of Rail – a guide for shippers (The Guide) is available now to FTA members and non-members and provides a realistic assessment of rail freight.
“The guide offers an up-to-date assessment of today’s rail freight opportunities. Because of the FTA’s impartial, multi-modal stance it will allow shippers to look at the complete picture before making a decision,” says Chris MacRae, FTA’s Rail Freight and Global Supply Chain Manager.
“Considering how efficient rail freight has become it is definitely worthy of some serious consideration.”
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