Efficient Intermodal Solutions: Bay & Bay’s 40-Foot Containers


Why We Use 40-Foot-Long Containers for Intermodal Shipping?

  1. Fuel Efficiency
    • Intermodal containers, such as Bay & Bay’s 40-foot containers, can reduce fuel use by up to 30%. This makes them ideal for long-distance shipping and contributes to a more sustainable logistics operation.
  2. Multi-Modal Advantage
    • Intermodal freight transportation involves using multiple modes of transportation to move goods in a container. We use train, truck and rail transportation to satisfy our clients needs. Bay & Bay’s 40-foot containers adhere to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) size requirements, allowing for seamless transfers between different modes of transportation.
  3. Time and Effort Savings
    • With intermodal containers, goods only need to be loaded once into the container, regardless of whether it travels solely by rail or involves multiple modes of transportation. This eliminates the need for frequent cargo transfers and saves time on crane and truck turnaround.
  4. Cost Reduction
    • By combining the operational advantages of rail and truckload, Bay & Bay’s intermodal solution offers cost-effective and efficient transportation. Shippers benefit from increased flexibility, improved service, and reduced costs by utilizing rail for long-haul sections and trucks for dray runs.
  5. Increased Capacity
    • The utilization of intermodal transportation, including rail, expands the capacity for carrying large volumes of freight. Bay & Bay’s 40-foot containers provide ample space to transport goods efficiently, enabling the transportation of significant quantities of cargo.
  6. Environmental Benefits
    • Intermodal freight transportation is environmentally friendly and contributes to sustainability efforts. Transporting goods via rail is more fuel-efficient and produces fewer carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. For example, one gallon of gasoline can transport one ton of cargo approximately 500 miles on the railway.
Bay & Bay's 40-foot containers for intermodal solutions. Why Bay & Bay uses 40 foot long containers. We use them for fuel efficiency, multi-modal advantage, time and effort savings, cost reduction, increased capacity, and environmental benefits. The image behind these words are a group of intermodal transport containers stacked on top of each other.
Container terminal at night, working in the bridge crane.

The Bottom Line

Bay & Bay’s 40-foot container intermodal solution offers numerous benefits, including fuel efficiency, multi-modal advantages, time and effort savings, cost reductions, increased capacity, and environmental friendliness. By choosing Bay & Bay, shippers can access reliable and secure intermodal services for their transportation needs.