Railinc, Commtrex Partner on LMaaS
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief
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Railinc, in collaboration with Commtrex, now offers LMaaS (Logistics Management as a Service)—outsourced logistics and fleet management services—to customers.
Along with its TransmetriQ Rail Management System (RMS) software, Railinc will now be able to provide new and existing customers with fully outsourced or on-demand physical management of their rail program. In turn, Commtrex will utilize TransmetriQ RMS software and data analytics products to provide end-to-end visibility and streamline operations for its more than 1,500 rail-served members.
“Together, Railinc and Commtrex—two industry-leading rail service providers dedicated to combining best-in-class technology with exceptional customer service—are successfully simplifying the movement of freight by rail,” the companies said.
“We are seeing a significant demand from our members who are looking to outsource their rail logistics and fleet management needs,” said Martin Lew, CEO of Commtrex. “These customers can now focus on growing their business while their freight is managed 24/7/365 by a highly experienced and skilled rail logistics team. The partnership with Railinc creates an ideal synergy of technology and services that will improve efficiencies throughout the freight shipping industry.”
“When the TransmetriQ team was working with rail shippers to develop RMS, it became clear that customers valued simplicity and actionable insights,” said Mika Majapuro, TransmetriQ Vice President of Product Management and Strategy. “Combining next-generation technology and deep rail expertise, Railinc and Commtrex are able to provide an excellent freight rail experience that simplifies shipping by rail, making it more intuitive and attractive.”
Railinc, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, describes itself as “the railroad industry’s innovative and reliable resource for rail data, IT, and information services. The company deploys data that helps railroads, rail equipment owners, and other industry participants manage their businesses more effectively and efficiently. Railinc is the largest single source of real-time, accurate interline rail data for the North American railroad system.
Commtrex describes itself as “a tech-enabled rail logistics and fleet management services provider with a team of experienced rail professionals, an extensive network of partners and a best-in-class technology platform that simplifies the movement of freight by rail. As a highly trusted, effective, and data-driven platform, Commtrex is improving how shippers manage their rail fleets and move freight across North America. Commtrex has grown to more than 3,500 active members with more than 1,500 shippers, and has partnered with all seven Class I railroads.”
