TRUCKNET - DIGITAL MAGAZINE - December 2020

If the terminal area is targeted for last mile delivery, reverse logistics can save time. New cargo can be available and ready to be picked up so that the truck will not have to leave the terminal empty, thereby reducing deadhead miles. In this manner we can avoid congestion and decrease the number of trucks inside the port, leading to improved efficiency and creating profitability with less cost. Connectivity along an intermodal transport chain (from ship to truck to rail) provides the information and physical movement between the connection points of the supply chain. This integration throughout several dimensions provides elements necessary for significantly improving freight transportation. 8