Logistics operator: keys to border operations and rail connections
The role of the logistics operator is essential to ensure an efficient and secure supply chain. It is responsible for coordinating and optimising the flow of goods from the point of origin to the final destination, ensuring that each stage of the process is carried out effectively. In the context of Spanish railways, border operations and rail connections are critical…
Supply Chain Phases
The supply chain is the process that encompasses all the activities required to bring a product from the raw material phase to the end consumer. Understanding its phases is essential in order to increase supply chain efficiency, optimise costs and ensure customer satisfaction. In this article, we will explain each of the stages and their importance within freight transport and…
Intermodal transport: efficiency and sustainability when moving goods
Intermodal transport has become a key solution for companies seeking efficiency, sustainability and to optimise their supply chain. This model combines different modes of transport, such as rail, road and sea, using standardised intermodal transport units (ITUs), which make it easier to move goods without direct cargo handling. Adopting this system would provide a competitive advantage for companies in the…
Rail transport of FMCG products: Advantages and challenges
In a world that is increasingly connected and committed to sustainability, the rail transport of FMCG products is becoming an efficient, environmentally friendly solution Companies such as Railsider are leading this change, providing innovative logistics services tailored to the needs of the market. What are FMCG products? The term fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) encompass essential goods that are part of…
Intermodal transport in the international market
In an increasingly globalised world, intermodal transport has become an essential part of international trade. This system, which combines different modes of transport to move goods from a start point to a final destination, is transforming global logistics thanks to its efficiency, sustainability and ability to improve business competitiveness. In this article, we explain what intermodal transport is, its benefits,…
Rail Logistics in the Iron and Steel Industry: A Strategic Way to Achieve Efficiency
The steel industry is one of the mainstays of economic development in many countries, as it provides the necessary materials for construction and infrastructure and for manufacturing many products. In this context, rail logistics is a strategic way to optimise processes and ensure efficiency in the supply chain. Rail Infrastructure and the Iron and Steel Industry In order to thrive,…
