Advocacy

Strengthen Your Negotiating Power

Don’t let the major rail carriers dictate the terms and take advantage of you. With proper rail designation, you gain significantly more leverage in negotiations, putting you in a stronger position to protect your interests.

Interchange Agreements

Interchange agreements determine how rail carriers exchange cars between networks, directly impacting delivery schedules and costs.
A strong interchange agreement ensures smoother transitions between carriers, reducing delays and improving service reliability.

Late Deliveries

Late deliveries disrupt your supply chain and can lead to costly delays in production or distribution. By addressing late deliveries in your negotiations, you can impose penalties or incentives to ensure timeliness from the rail carriers.

Bunching

Bunching occurs when multiple rail cars arrive simultaneously, overwhelming your facility and causing inefficiencies in unloading. Negotiating specific terms to mitigate bunching can help you avoid bottlenecks and maintain a steady operational flow.

Failure to Pull

Failure to pull happens when rail carriers neglect to move cars as scheduled, causing backlogs and inefficiencies. This issue can significantly affect your productivity, as rail cars left sitting too long tie up resources and space.