HUB & SPOKE

The proximity of Roadways Container Logistics inland terminals close to strategic commercial areas structures a unique framework for the transfer of containers from UK ports. Using latest design straddle carriers a significant number of loaded containers can be lifted and stored at these facilities creating an advantageous concept in supply chain efficiency. One of the many challenges facing the transport industry is ever increasing road congestion combined with intermittent delays regularly encountered at major ports – both factors can severely effect delivery patterns. By using our terminals, containers can be moved inland much closer to the eventual delivery areas in advance of required times with the ability to use environmentally friendly train services.  This significantly reduces the critical last leg of the journey with a consequent reduction to the risk of late arrival. Another very prominent advantage of this system is that local export collections or import deliveries can be ‘buffered’ at an inland terminal before or after transit to or from the port. Overall, the infrastructure, reliability, location and sheer flexibility of Roadways Container Logistics inland hub facilities makes this approach an attractive consideration

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?

• The longer segment of the journey (the trunk move) can be planned utilising cheaper transport modes, such as block trains or off peak road transit.

• High cost quay rent can be avoided by taking advantage of lower cost inland storage.

• A significant number of containers destined for the same delivery point can be removed from the quay before committed delivery times are scheduled.

• Increased choice when seeking workable solutions to your customers’ requirements.

• Flexibility to make relatively late changes to instructions by exchanging a pre-scheduled container for an alternative or arranging delivery of additional containers on the same day at short notice.

• Vehicles can service more than one delivery to the same destination in one day, which typically would not be achieved if scheduled direct from the port.  This reduces the dependence on road transport when vehicle resource is in short supply.

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