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Is there container traceability?

April 26, 2017container traceability

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Is there container traceability?

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A There is tracing visibility either directly through the steamship line, BNSF or your freight forwarder/NVOCC. Q How heavy can we load our containers? A Weight restrictions are dictated by BNSF intermodal loading restrictions. Additionally,there are also North Dakota DOT weight restrictions on North Dakota state highways.Typically a 20ft container can be loaded with 21MT and a 40ft container may be loaded with 25MT. Q What about blocking and bracing? A Proper blocking and bracing is required by both the railroad and steamship lines. NDPS will be hosting a session in blocking and bracing at the forum. Q What advantages does intermodal transportation offer versus how shippers traditionally move freight? A 1. Additional marketing opportunities. 2. Alternative shipping/railroad options. 3. Provides greater flexibility to the shipper and the receiver. 4. Greatly improved transit time. 5. Value added through product identity preservation. 6. Ability to ship smaller volumes at one time. 7. E