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Sustainable Practices in (Intermodal)Transportation
The Role of Sustainability in Freight Transportation
As a best in class intermodal drayage provider, DrayNow is at the forefront of helping businesses reduce their environmental impact while maintaining efficiency in their supply chains. DrayNow enables customers to move freight more sustainably by optimizing intermodal drayage, leveraging technology to reduce emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and streamline operations. Intermodal transportation, which integrates truck and rail, is crucial in achieving these sustainability goals by reducing carbon emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency.
Lower Carbon Emissions & Fuel Efficiency with Intermodal Rail
Intermodal rail transportation is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to move freight. Unlike over-the-road trucking, which relies solely on diesel fuel, rail reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% per ton-mile. One ton of freight can travel over 480 miles on just one gallon of fuel when transported by rail. Shifting long-haul freight from roads to rail also helps alleviate congestion, leading to less fuel consumption and fewer traffic-related emissions.
Sustainable Drayage Practices in the First & Last Mile
Drayage is essential to intermodal shipping. Implementing sustainable drayage practices, such as route optimization, fuel-efficient vehicles, and reducing idle time, maximizes the environmental benefits of intermodal transport. DrayNow enhances these efforts by using technology to improve efficiency, match drayage carriers with loads, and provide real-time freight visibility. Efficient drayage trucking is crucial in reducing emissions at intermodal hubs, making the entire supply chain more sustainable.
How Technology Enhances Sustainable Freight Movement
Technology plays a vital role in making intermodal freight transportation more sustainable. The DrayNow platform streamlines drayage operations and minimizes inefficiencies. Real-time shipment tracking, automated documentation, and digital freight matching help reduce empty miles, optimize load capacity, and lower emissions—ensuring a greener supply chain. Street turn opportunities further improve efficiency by maximizing container utilization, reducing unnecessary trips, and cutting down on fuel consumption.
How DrayNow Supports a Sustainable Future
DrayNow is committed to advancing sustainability in freight transportation by optimizing first and last-mile intermodal moves. Our platform provides nationwide access to drayage capacity, reducing inefficiencies and supporting seamless intermodal operations. By embracing intermodal transportation with DrayNow’s tech-driven solutions, customers can achieve both cost savings and sustainability goals, contributing to a greener supply chain.
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