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What are intermodal containers? | LOTUS Containers

The term ‘Intermodal’ refers to the utilization of two or more than two modes of transportation. In logistics and supply chain, the term Intermodal containers have great importance as cargo transportation is benefited tremendously from this container type. An Intermodal Container is a large standardized shipping boxes, designed and manufactured to be able to be transported over various means of transportation including rail, road, and water. It somewhat helps to get rid of the multiple loading and unloading and provides fast-paced cargo shipping. It is primarily used for the storage and transportation of goods and securely in a global containerized intermodal freight shipment system. Dimensional structure In terms of its size, it measures 8ft height wise and 8ft breadth wise with either 20ft or 40ft lengths wise. Alternatively, it can also measure 10ft height-wise, 9ft breadthwise, and length ranging maximum to 53 feet. Any box non adhering to this dimensional requirement is failed to...

5 Alarming Signs Telling you to Change your Freight Forwarder | LOTUS Containers

A freight forwarder is known to be the most pivotal person/company to carry forward our shipping operations. Whether it is packaging, arranging documents, negotiating rates from carriers or booking vessel- they deal with the gamut of things. A day without a freight forwarder in the shipping industry is not less than a doom day. You do not just hand them your valuable consignment but also your immense faith that they will transfer your goods without causing any damage or loss. A business in need of constant transportation of goods keeps a long relationship with its freight forwarder. But time also comes when changing your freight forwarder becomes vital and also it can feel like a hassle, especially when you’ve built up a good relationship with your forwarder over a number of years.   But what gives us a sense that there is a great call for switching your FF ( freight forwarder )? Incessant Service failure   If you aren’t experiencing a safe and protected shipping exp...