Square One Supply Chain Podcast

In this show, we discuss when is it your best option to ship by rail and the advantages/disadvantages.    Featured news:  International intermodal container volumes rising faster than domestic ones and why it matters.  http://www.canadianshipper.com/transportation-and-logistics/quarterly-canada-us-international-railway-box-volume-up-4-5-iana/1003367922/   Discussion topic: Advantages vs. disadvantages of using rail   Accompanying article:http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/shipping-by-rail-in-canada-when-is-it-your-best-option   Advantages Solution to truck driver shortage Lower costs Safest modes of ground freight routes Dependability Better for environment   Disadvantages Lack of timely transport Inflexibility Unsuitable for short distances Required extensive planning     Featured resource: Whitepaper - Simplifying Logistics: The benefits of rail in a multimodal shipping system. http://www.up.com/customers/prospective/inc_whitepaper.pdf