Rail freight offers an alternative for suitable cargo travelling over longer distances, particularly where volume, route infrastructure and cost make rail commercially attractive. It can also provide an important connection between ports, inland terminals, warehouses and road networks. FOCI assesses where rail contributes value within the wider journey, coordinating the necessary connections around it rather than treating rail as a standalone movement.
Benefit of Service
Rail freight can provide businesses with another option for moving significant volumes over established long-distance corridors. Where the infrastructure and cargo requirements align, it can complement road and ocean transport and create additional flexibility within the supply chain. Its greatest value comes from knowing when to use it, where to connect it with other modes and how to make the resulting journey work for the customer’s requirements.
