Optimizing Rail Freight with Rail Management Services

In the realm of rail freight transportation, businesses often encounter a myriad of challenges when dealing with railroads. From poor customer service to compliance and maintenance issues, navigating the complex rail landscape can be daunting. However, a solution to these frustrations exists with the expertise of an experienced rail service management partner. Understanding how a provider can alleviate and eliminate rail transportation issues is vital for ensuring efficient rail freight operations, cost-saving opportunities, and relieving your business from avoidable stressors, hiccups, and pitfalls.

By comprehensively analyzing your rail network, we aim to showcase the industry-leading processes, expertise, and commitment to customer satisfaction that you should expect from such providers. By highlighting viable alternatives to subpar rail service, we’ll empower shippers with the knowledge and assurance that superior options are available to meet your rail transportation needs.

 

What is a Rail Management Service?

Rail service is transporting goods and materials by rail, utilizing an extensive network of rail lines, terminals, and infrastructure. It’s well-suited for the efficient movement of large volumes of freight and provides a cost-effective solution for businesses dealing with substantial quantities of goods, such as bulk liquids or heavy products.

 

The Current Status of the Rail Freight Industry

Considering recent incidents, rail safety has become a significant focus and objective internally and through regulatory agencies, such as the seven key safety measures enacted in March of 2023 by railroad industry leaders. This regulation change is in addition to legislation being pushed through Congress for railroads to operate more responsibly and sustainably. Maintaining a fleet that complies with safety regulations is paramount for ensuring successful operations.

However, rail transportation remains one of the safest freight transport methods. In fact, the time between 2010 to 2020 proved to be the safest decade ever for United States railroads, and the industry is projected to grow by 50% over the next 30 years. Therefore, the need for maintenance, compliance, and increased vigilance over rail safety will grow proportionally.

Rail fleet maintenance and compliance are even more critical for companies shipping hazardous materials, where adherence to stringent safety protocols is a top priority. Despite fluctuations in intermodal rail volumes, chemical rail shipments have remained relatively steady over the past few years and will continue this trend in the foreseeable future.

By leveraging the expertise of a rail management provider, shippers can take advantage of the current market no matter how it may ebb and flow while remaining compliant, safe, and successful.

 

Why Rail Freight Operations are Successful

The key to success and safety in rail freight lies in effectively documenting, tracking, managing, and maintaining equipment and assets. CLX Logistics, for example, possesses a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and railroad operations. This knowledge allows us to ensure that customers’ existing fleets remain up to date with inspections and comply with evolving regulations. By taking a proactive approach to fleet management, CLX minimizes disruptions and helps its customers achieve long-term success on the rails.

 

Common Rail Management Service Challenges

Customers utilizing rail freight services often encounter time-consuming and costly hold-ups such as compliance issues like unapproved railcars, railroad and railyard miscommunications that cause shipping to stall, and the need for rail car repairs and servicing preventing shipping from beginning entirely.

As organizations primarily focused on moving large quantities of products, railroads may not prioritize customer service as efficiently as some would prefer or need. Also, your company may not be aware of evolving industry changes or requirements or even possess the ability or human resources to mediate these issues effectively or as quickly as needed. A rail management partner will be an extension to your team to remove these burdens from your workload and clear any roadblocks on your behalf, getting your freight moving as quickly as possible without interrupting your other vital operations.

 

Why Choose Rail Management Service?

CLX Logistics’ rail management services set it apart from traditional providers by offering more than just the transportation and tracking of goods from point A to point B. Led by seasoned experts with extensive railroad experience, CLX understands the industry’s intricacies. We can bypass the red tape commonly associated with railroad operations by leveraging our insider knowledge. Instead of relying on customer service representatives, CLX connects directly with the individuals who can get things done—train masters, yardmasters, and other key personnel. This streamlined approach ensures quicker issue resolution, enhanced troubleshooting, superior rate negotiations, and improved customer satisfaction.

We remain closely connected to the regulatory environment, ensuring we’re current with any changes and that each customer rail car is tracked, documented, and monitored for upcoming servicing needs. By promptly communicating modifications to customers, CLX assists in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape. Whether it’s coordinating repairs for outdated braking systems or facilitating transport to the nearest repair facility, we help clients maintain compliance and peace of mind.

 

Rail Shippers Who Receive Rail Service Management from CLX Logistics Receive:

Tailored Solutions and Rail Rate Negotiation

CLX Logistics provides individually tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of both large and small shippers in rail freight transportation.

With a specialty in rate negotiation, CLX ensures that businesses receive competitive pricing and cost-effective transportation solutions for every shipment.

Rail Freight Tracking and Visibility

CLX Logistics offers comprehensive freight tracking and visibility tools, allowing shippers to monitor the status and location of shipments throughout the transportation process.

By leveraging advanced technology and systems, CLX enhances transparency and enables real-time updates for improved logistics management.

Unmatched Railroad and Railyard Connections

CLX Logistics has long-established and valuable relationships with rail service operators, providing shippers unparalleled access to a vast network of railroads and railyards.

These connections enable CLX to navigate the complexities of rail operations and ensure smoother and more efficient transportation for clients.

Route Optimization and Network Studies

Leveraging its industry expertise, CLX Logistics conducts network studies to identify the most efficient routes for transporting freight.

By optimizing shipping routes, CLX minimizes transit times, reduces costs, and enhances your overall supply chain efficiency.

Improved Benchmarking, Procurement, and Bidding

CLX Logistics leverages our deep knowledge of the rail freight industry to optimize benchmarking, procurement, and bidding processes.

By analyzing market trends, negotiating favorable rates, and conducting efficient procurement practices, CLX helps businesses achieve cost savings and maximize operational efficiency.

This repertoire of capabilities prevents minor problems from escalating into more significant, expensive disruptions. It ensures smooth, effortless operations for our customers— translating into significant cost savings and enhanced rail freight transportation efficiency.

 

CLX Logistics is Here to Help

CLX Logistics stands out as an industry leader in rail management services. Armed with decades of experience and a deep understanding of railroads, regulations, and operational challenges, we offer a comprehensive suite of solutions to streamline operations, ensure compliance, and generate cost savings. By leveraging our insider knowledge, strategic partnerships, industry-leading technology, and customer-centric approach, we’re a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and efficient rail management services to mitigate and remove problems many have become accustomed to and ensure satisfaction for our customers.

Ready to apply our rail management expertise to your business operations? Contact a CLX representative today and discover how we can leverage our services to improve your rail freight operations immediately.

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Air Freight vs. Sea Freight: A Comparison

Logistics professionals need to make critical decisions about their freight every day, including selecting the optimal modes of transport. Sometimes it’s an easy decision, but not always, and it can be especially confusing for newcomers to the industry. Air freight and ocean freight are two of the most common methods of transportation to consider when moving goods throughout your supply chain.

Though there are obvious differences between air and sea transportation, shippers must frequently consider various variables and potential unknowns. This in-depth guide on air and sea freight will help you grasp the pros and cons of each and guide you toward the best decisions for your upcoming shipments.

What to Know About Air Freight

When to Use Air Freight?

Air freight involves transporting cargo via airplanes. Although it represents a smaller volume of global freight than sea freight, air freight has distinct benefits. Generally, the choice of transportation mode depends on factors like:

  • The type of goods being shipped (e.g., perishable food items, pharma, flowers)
  • Delivery speed requirements
  • The volume of goods to be transported
  • Distance between origin and destination ports
  • Facilities and access (e.g., warehousing, yards, transport connectivity)

 

As a general guideline, air freight is more suitable for transporting smaller volumes and high-value goods, while sea freight makes more sense for bulk shipments.

What is the Cost of Air Freight?

Air freight is most suitable when shipping costs are below 15-20% of the value of the goods. For lightweight shipments, use a chargeable weight calculator to determine whether your shipment will be billed based on actual or dimensional weight. While air freight is faster, safer, and more dependable than sea freight, it comes with a higher price tag – a $195 ocean shipment could cost $1,000 by air. Additionally, airlines impose stricter regulations on hazardous materials such as chemical products.

What is Air Freight Environmental Impact and Emissions?

The aviation industry is a rapidly expanding global transportation sector, and like other forms of transport, it contributes to various negative environmental impacts. Some of the risks associated with air transport include:

  • Air pollution, primarily from greenhouse gasses
  • Incidental water and soil pollution
  • Noise pollution
  • Waste generation with high amounts of dangerous waste

Under the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System, all European flights must monitor, report, and verify their emissions. Each airline receives a tradeable allowance covering a specific level of emissions from its annual operations. Air cargo has a larger carbon footprint compared to sea freight.

What to Know About Sea Freight

When to Use Sea Freight?

Sea freight is the most prevalent method for transporting goods, especially in international trade. Goods are packed in intermodal containers for transport by cargo carriers. It is a less-expensive option when compared to transporting cargo by cargo planes. As a more cost-effective option compared to air freight, sea freight is better suited for transporting bulk cargo. The handling of large or irregular-shaped loads is are easier when ample space is available, such as in container yards, ship decks, and cargo holds.

Sea freight is generally safer for shipping chemicals, as risks are limited compared to air freight. The slower transportation speeds and controlled environments aboard cargo ships help ensure the secure handling and containment of hazardous materials during transit, further minimizing potential hazards.

Most common types of sea freight are:

  • Roll-On Roll-Off (RORO)
  • Bulk carriers
  • VLCC, LNG, and CNG carriers

RORO services involve large ships designed to transport vehicles in bulk. Vehicles are driven and secured in designated slots within the RORO vessel using ramps. Upon reaching the destination, the vehicles are driven out and stored in respective yards for customer collection.

Bulk carriers transport bulk cargo, such as grains, ores, and cement, stored in the ship’s holds as loose cargo.

Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) are vessels specifically engineered to transport liquid cargo like crude oil from oil-producing regions to refineries and storage facilities across the globe. They are frequently used for long-haul voyages from the Middle East to Asia, Europe, or North America. LNG and CNG carriers are similar vessels designed to transport bulk gases such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), or Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

What is the Cost of Sea Freight?

On average, sea freight is considerably more affordable than air. A World Bank study reveals that shipping goods by air can be up to 16 times more expensive than sea freight.2 For the most cost-effective overseas shipping method, sea freight wins.

What are Sea Freight Environmental Impact and Emissions?

The average cargo ship produces 16.14 grams of CO2 per metric ton of goods shipped per kilometer. That same ship also emits an average of 140 million tons of CO2 annually, while bulk carriers emit 440 million tons.1 With this data, it’s easy to see significant potential for reducing the carbon footprint the cargo freight sector leaves behind.

Various technical and operational approaches can help lower carbon footprints, including propulsion efficiency devices, weather routing, slow steaming, and contra-rotating propellers. 2015 emphasized the need to curb pollution as shipping emissions accounted for approximately 13% of the transport sector’s EU greenhouse gas emissions. The EU has since intensified efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through monitoring, reporting, and verifying CO2 from bulk ships using EU ports, establishing targets, and additional short- and long-term measures.1

Air Freight vs. Sea Freight: Picking the Best One For Your Business

Air freight is faster than ocean freight, reaching its destination in only a day or two. While the logistics surrounding sea freight are constantly being refined and improved, it just can’t compete with air in terms of speed.

Shippers primarily choose air service when speed is of the utmost importance. Air freight allows for shorter timetables than ocean service, which is crucial for items with short shelf lives or time-sensitive chemical shipments. However, the price for faster service is almost always higher than monetary costs that rapidly increase with the weight of the freight.

Ultimately, determining what makes sense for your shipping strategy is up to you in any given situation. Evaluate when your goods must arrive at their destination, your budget, and how each mode will affect your business’s top needs. If you have a stringent, fast-approaching arrival deadline and your budget allows, ship via air. Air freight offers speed, safety, and reliability, making it ideal for transporting perishable goods, time-sensitive deliveries, and even specialized chemical or HAZMAT freight. If you’re more concerned about costs or need to move bulk cargo, sea freight offers a more economical and highly reliable option.

Ensuring Logistics Success

By evaluating the type of goods, speed of delivery, distance, and environmental impact, businesses and consumers can choose the most appropriate method for their shipping needs. As global shipping, particularly chemical logistics, becomes increasingly complex, partnering with a reliable logistics provider like CLX Logistics can help you navigate these challenges and develop tailored solutions for your unique requirements.

Looking to Get Started with Air Freight or Sea Freight Shipping? Contact CLX Today

Contact us to learn how CLX can support your business in handling chemical shipments and other logistics needs.

  1. Kilgore, Georgette. “Air Freight vs. Sea Freight Carbon Footprint (The Real Numbers in 2023).” 8 Billion Trees. March 28, 2023. https://8billiontrees.com/carbon-offsets-credits/carbon-ecological-footprint-calculators/air-freight-vs-sea-freight-carbon-footprint
  2. Air Freight: A Market Study with Implications for Landlocked Countries.” World Bank. March 31, 2023. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/transport/publication/air-freight-study

Achieving Chemical Supply Chain Optimization with CLX LaneLogix

Chemical manufacturers and their transportation and supply chain partners are under constant pressure to reduce spending and increase margins. Our client (the Company), is a large Dutch chemical company with over 100 million in annual transport expenditure over multiple modes and covering European FTL, LTL packed and liquid, and dry bulk shipments. The Company has large chemical locations and operations throughout Europe, and sought to compare their transportation rates with those of their competitors in an effort to make optimizations.

Client Challenges

The Company needed to better understand their rates in comparison with the market on a granular level with regards to specific lanes, equipment types, and special requirements. They also recognized the need to look beyond their own data, and wished for experienced input on their procurement strategy. Finally, they wanted to understand the conformity of rate hikes they were observing among their carriers at the time.

The CLX Logistics Solution

CLX Logistics implemented CLX LaneLogix to increase supply chain visibility and enable faster, more optimized bidding, benchmarking, and procurement solutions. CLX LaneLogix allowed CLX to quickly gather actionable insights into the Company’s contracts compared to the market, even for completed projects. With easy integration into the Company’s existing systems and data sources, CLX LaneLogix enabled the Company to analyze, optimize, and adapt their chemical supply chain fast and effectively with a full suite of advanced capabilities, including:

Planning and Preparation

  • Evaluate carriers
  • Validate and analyze data
  • Determine bidding strategies
  • Create a request for proposal (RFP)
  • Set up a bid-hosting environment

Rate Benchmarking

  • Develop clearer contract terms
  • Easily identify contract validity
  • Manage special requirements
  • Make data-driven tender negotiations
  • Drive better procurement strategies

Procurement & Bid Management

  • World-class logistics support
  • State-of-the-art bidding tools
  • Best-in-class supply chain data
  • More competitive bidding environments
  • Greater savings achieved faster

Results to Date

CLX LaneLogix identified 9 million Euros in potential savings for the Company. The Company was able to identify savings without spending extra time and money going to market, and could intelligently reallocate resources to more productive avenues. They also no longer had to perform full tenders, as CLX LaneLogix easily filters out any carriers that don’t provide competitive rates.

  • Increased the value of transportation spend faster
  • Reduced IT involvement in data analysis processes
  • Reduced costs and complexity in combining and managing disparate systems
  • Provided actionable supply chain visibility for all modes across the global network
  • Optimized performance based on data-driven recommendations
  • Reduced risk and enabled enhanced decision-making

About CLX Logistics, LLC

CLX Logistics is the world leader in chemical 4PL and supply chain solutions. A seasoned provider of global transportation management, technology, and supply chain consulting services, CLX Logistics delivers economic value to your entire supply chain and accelerates success for both you and your customers. Download this case study!

Journey Towards Continuous Improvement: Chemical Logistics

In the US, CLX Logistics and a global chemistry company with leading market positions (the Company) have been working together to implement continuous transportation improvement projects— and that program is now expanding to the Company’s European group. In this Case Study, we’re discussing the successes of the partnership and the tools and methodology that will fuel continued success in Europe and other regions.

With more than 100 million dollars in annual logistics spend across all modes and an urge to remain innovative, the Company recognizes that there’s always room for improvement in logistics efficiency. The Company found a strategic partner in CLX Logistics, and together, the companies have focused on increasing efficiencies, cutting spend, and improving transportation performance.

The Company’s 2020 Challenges

Global political environment

How and when should the global political environment and foreign policy influence the preferred location of materials produced? How does this impact the Company’s competitive edge or the way they reach customers on a worldwide scale?

Investment in finished goods inventory and raw materials

How much working capital should be invested in inventory to provide the right amount of flexibility in the supply chain? Should raw materials be produced domestically or imported?

Transportation strategy

As the Company competes in both the commodity and specialty goods markets, how do they leverage the investment in talent and experience to meet the needs of their customers in different transportation markets in different regions of the world?

Keeping and improving a competitive advantage in transportation

Transportation adds no value to products but can be a differentiator in the eyes of the customer. What best practices in transportation across regions ensure that customers continue to enjoy and recognize the delivery of goods as a core competency of the Company?

The CLX Logistics Solution

Greater Visibility

CLX Logistics has one of the largest transportation databases in the industry and is continuously working with the Company to enhance transportation transparency and supply chain visibility. CLX Logistics has provided the Company with greater visibility by providing interactive transportation dashboards for both its Executive and Operation teams.

The global chemistry Company also has access to the CLX Logistics’ Gravity platform. This application significantly improves transportation visibility by combining data from multiple systems within the business with data already available through the BluJay TMS. This application provides a holistic view while simultaneously allowing CLX Logistics to analyze information in a whole new way. As an example, CLX Logistics can integrate customer ABC-segmentation to drive differentiated transportation performance by customer segment. Another example is bringing visibility into transportation spend and performance from disparate systems across the organization.

Performance Targets

CLX Logistics is helping the Company set transportation performance targets that align with their business strategy, which can then be integrated into the interactive dashboards. This service further enhances their ability to identify and prioritize transportation spend and efficiency opportunities.

Continuous Improvement

Continuous improvement in transportation is a journey. CLX Logistics works with many chemical shippers on similar transportation optimization projects. These partnerships allow for a dependable mix of cross-industry experience in analytics and project implementation expertise that’s often difficult to find among 3PL partners.

Analyzing Data

Getting value from raw data can be time-consuming. Often, shippers spend much more time preparing data than they spend on the analysis. Using CLX Logistics’ unique combination of supply chain talent and robust data warehousing and mining techniques, clients spend much more time analyzing rather than gathering and cleansing data.

Results to Date

  1. Consolidating Shipments: For customers that place multiple orders to ship on the same day, CLX Logistics consolidates orders to a single truck, reducing carbon footprint, transportation spend, and complexity for both the Company and the carrier.
  2. Optimizing and Improving Consolidations: This project further expands the Shipment Consolidation program to new ship sites and extends cutoff times for customers with unpredictable, yet high order frequency patterns.
  3. Implementing Dock Scheduling: Through implementing dock scheduling in the TMS, the Company improves can improve scheduling and loading efficiency, and thus reduces carrier detention charges.
  4. Improving Payload: CLX Logistics analysts and the Company leveraged opportunities to optimize truckload shipment weights. This decreased both the cost and CO2 emissions per pound of product shipped.

About CLX Logistics, LLC

CLX Logistics, LLC is a global provider of comprehensive logistics management, technology and supply chain consulting services for a broad base of industry verticals. The global company, with offices in North America and Europe, is dedicated to solving its customers’ most vital logistics challenges by leveraging a broad range of industry expertise, best-of-breed technology and a personalized, high-touch approach to deliver measurable, sustainable value. Download this case study!

What is Intermodal Transportation, and How Does it Work?

Intermodal transportation is a commonly used term in freight and supply chain logistics, but what does it mean? The experts at CLX Logistics are here to explore the concept of intermodal transportation, how it works, the types of intermodal transportation, who can benefit from it, what can be shipped using intermodal, and the advantages it offers for shipping bulk liquid chemicals

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CLX Partner e2open® Named Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for TMS 2023

CLX Logistics, LLC (CLX), a global 3PL and 4PL provider of chemical transportation management solutions, supply chain consulting, and intermodal transportation, recently announced that our technology partner, e2open®, has been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems for its competitive TMS.

The 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems evaluates vendors based on their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. Gartner recognizes e2open as a Leader in the Transportation Management System category for the software’s growing strengths and capabilities that differentiate it from competitors. This recognition also ensures that CLX TMS powered by e2open remains among the transportation management system power players and is poised to continue growing within the supply chain management industry.

E2open is integral to CLX TMS, providing a comprehensive solution that manages planning, bidding, routing, tendering, tracking, and settlement. The platform handles the most complex use cases and combines with CLX TMS to offer insights and analytics for proactive and predictive decision-making unique to the chemical sector.

Gartner’s research for the Magic Quadrant evaluates innovative technology companies’ ability to execute their mission and completeness of vision. This coveted distinction helps buyers assess vendor capabilities compared with close market competitors, promoting more educated purchases and stronger partnerships. Gartner’s Magic Quadrants are valuable because they influence the buying decisions of organizations of all sizes and verticals. Large companies often use Gartner and its reports to support their strategies and influence vendor selection.

Although there is no Gartner Magic Quadrant for procurement specifically, CLX Logistics is also Gartner-recognized for procurement, benchmarking, and bidding abilities. With a cohesive logistics operation, these trusted solutions combine to help chemical shippers manage all aspects of transportation planning, including execution, tracking, and end-to-end supply chain management.

To learn more, download the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for TMS Report.

About CLX Logistics

CLX Logistics, LLC, the world leader in chemical supply chain solutions, is a leading 4PL provider of comprehensive chemical logistics management, technology, and supply chain consulting services. With offices in North America and Europe, CLX Logistics solves its customers’ most vital logistics challenges by leveraging a broad range of industry expertise, best-of-breed technology, and a personalized, high-touch approach to deliver measurable, sustainable value. For more information, visit www.CLXLogistics.com.

About e2open

E2open is the connected supply chain software platform that enables the world’s largest companies to transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services. With the broadest cloud-native global platform purpose-built for modern supply chains, e2open connects more than 400,000 manufacturing, logistics, channel, and distribution partners as one multi-enterprise network tracking over 13 billion transactions annually. Our SaaS platform anticipates disruptions and opportunities to help companies improve efficiency, reduce waste, and operate sustainably. Moving as one.™ Learn More: www.e2open.com.

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3PL vs. 4PL: What’s the Difference?

3PL vs. 4PL: What’s the Difference?

Chemical shipping can be a complicated and involved process. For many companies, outsourcing their shipping efforts is the best way to create economical logistics programs while maintaining a focus on core competencies. But to enjoy the benefits of outsourcing, you must choose a partner who will meet your needs and maintain industry standards. One of the primary considerations in selecting the right provider will be whether they’re a third-party logistics (3PL) provider or a fourth-party (4PL) logistics provider.

Often confused, 3PL and 4PL providers share some characteristics but ultimately fulfill different logistics needs for their partners, which is why it’s essential to know the difference between the two before signing a contract.

A 3PL manages specific areas of the supply chain for a chemical shipper, for example, the chemical freight company that handles transportation. A 4PL has a much broader reach, overseeing these individual networks and managing the entire logistics operation. 4PLs handle comprehensive planning and execution for a client, determining what modes and networks need to be tapped for appropriate shipping, establishing who will manage these, and creating the processes and governance for each mode. Simply put, a 4PL manages your entire supply chain, while a 3PL focuses on logistics.

Let’s take a deeper dive into 3PLs and 4PLs and what sets them apart.

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CLX Logistics Benchmarking Recognized by Gartner®

CLX Logistics is Recognized as a Leading Benchmarking Services Provider by Gartner®

Gartner® has recognized CLX Logistics for our global chemical transportation benchmarking capabilities in its Market Guide for Benchmarking Services for Transportation Rates and Logistics Performance. This publication aims to explain the goals and objectives of logistics professionals when considering and comparing rates and metrics from various benchmarking providers. The report also compares several logistics providers in multiple industries and considers their freight spend benchmarked, primary modes supported, and cost per benchmark.

CLX Logistics’ inclusion in this list showcases our effective and competitive benchmarking services and recognizes our efforts to improve benchmarking and cost-savings for our clients. We’re highlighting the specificities of this market guide and how this industry-leading consultant evaluates CLX Logistics and other companies.

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How to Ship Chemicals Internationally: What You Need to Know

Shipping chemicals is a highly complex process involving many regulations, requirements, and safety considerations. The process becomes even more challenging when shipping chemicals across international borders due to each country’s unique customs and compliance requirements.

To help businesses navigate this complexity, the experienced professionals at CLX Logistics have compiled a comprehensive guide to international chemical freight logistics. Drawing on decades of experience in global logistics, we’re offering practical advice on effectively and safely transporting chemicals internationally while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, these valuable insights and strategies will help you successfully navigate the complex world of international chemical shipping. Continue reading “How to Ship Chemicals Internationally: What You Need to Know” →