The complexities of performing extensive rail fleet management and maintenance based upon the unique demands of the chemical industry can be a challenge to even the most efficient supply chain.
But, because rail transportation is still one of the most reliable, predictable and effective ways to ship chemicals, it should still be considered a critical strategic resource. Successful negotiation of rail carrier rates and rail car leases is the key to management optimization, allowing virtually any company to take advantage of the rail mode’s many benefits.
Leveraging decades of logistics experience, ChemLogix’s comprehensive knowledge of rail fleet management has allowed our team to make an art out of rail negotiations, contract management and sizing analysis. To ensure our clients have a positive and profitable rail experience, all of our rail logistics professionals provide consistent reports on management of rail fleets while working collaboratively with clients, their rail carriers and vendors to proactively resolve systemic service issues.
ChemLogix Rail Fleet Management services can help reduce overall rail fleet operating costs and improve customer satisfaction by:
- Increasing supply chain visibility and management reporting
- Reducing staffing requirements to manage daily car movements, generate management reports, and perform fleet analysis
- Improving utilization by reducing fleet cycle times through precise railcar tracking & tracing
- Reducing lease costs by properly sizing the rail fleet and reducing unnecessary asset overhead
- Eliminating costly equipment failures through implementation of effective maintenance management programs
- Auditing carrier and vendor invoices for accuracy
- Improving lease and rail carrier rates by leveraging client negotiating power
On Track, Every Day
Our state-of-the-art web technology provides a secure, cost effective means to obtain real-time access to rail fleet data for both internal users and consignees. Some of the service’s dynamic features include:
- Real-time access to railcar CLM sightings gathered from multiple VANs
- Store-fronting with client logos and links to client web home pages
- Quick search and real-time customizable queries
- Real-time ETA calculations
- Railcar tracking & tracing
- Standard and customizable management reporting
- Fleet utilization and cycle time analysis
- Client demurrage and asset hold reporting
- Extensive multilevel data drill downs
ChemLogix’s Rail Fleet Management provides cost reducing, easy-to-use solutions that meet the specific demands of any chemical manufacturer’s total rail fleet. Our professional rail team can help your lower costs and provide the necessary edge to compete in today’s growing rail market.
For a no-obligations discussion of how ChemLogix can deliver value to your company through our Rail Management service call 215-461-3805 or email information@chemlogix.com.