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INTERMODAL OUTLOOK out of the rail ramp more quickly; improving service, saving on While safety and reliability are our number one concern, envi- cost, and ultimately creating more capacity for the railroad. This ronmental sustainability is a close second. We believe the CCM is fully in line with most railroads PRS strategy. interoperable gray pool model is the most environmentally sus-

CCM’s role is to manage and operate the interoperable gray tainable chassis pool model in the market today. In wheeled op- pool, providing objective business oversight to ensure the IOGP erations, rail/ship loading and unloading operations are faster, benefts are fully realized. As the single point of contact balanc- requiring fewer machine operating hours thus burning much less ing the needs of multiple stakeholders, CCM provides third-party, fuel, resulting in less emissions and a smaller carbon footprint. impartial decision making to ensure healthy competition as well And outside the terminals, motor carriers can use the same chas- as safe and reliable equipment in addition to supply chain fuidity. sis for multiple container moves allowing for fewer bare chassis

CCM’s low barrier to entry creates level playing feld and moves or “chassis splits,” which means more effcient truck use, healthy competition, which drives effciency and service. In an less idling and waiting time, allowing for lower emissions and a interoperable chassis pool the chassis are fungible, meaning that lower carbon output from the truck. business can move between providers without the actual chassis The sustainability benefts of the interoperable chassis gray having to be added or taken out of the pool. In this way business pool model are undisputed, as are unmatched effciency, en- can fnd the most competitive options without worrying about hanced supply chain fuidity and healthy competition. As the in- not having the chassis in place to support the business; they are dustry continues to move toward synergistic collaboration, it will already there. become clear that CCM IOGP model is the most effcient, equi-

We are committed to providing safe and reliable equipment and table and sustainable chassis provision model in the market today. recognize the impact of out-of-service equipment on our stake- holders. Proactive management of these assets, utilizing both technology and man-on-the ground service checks, is an essen-

Michael Wilson

The Author tial part of the business model. Our newly developed MANDR is the CEO of Consolidated Chassis Management.

(M&R) system has successfully helped us to manage all main- tenance and repair schedules, to mitigate OOS issues. Looking ahead, and building off recently rolled out processes in the South

Atlantic, in conjunction with our equipment suppliers, we have initiated upgrade schedules which will continue to be implement- ed in 2020. We believe upgrading the chassis with radial tires, anti-lock brakes, LED lights and other components will signif- cantly improve reliability. www.maritimelogisticsprofessional.com 31

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