In today’s complex logistics landscape, the security and precise visibility of high-value cargo is paramount. Werner has engineered its intermodal solution to prioritize these concerns through dedicated technology, rigorous operational controls and strategic asset management, ensuring that safety is built into every step of the transit process.
Unmatched Cargo Security Through Advanced Technology
Werner’s security strategy is centered on controlling the intermodal assets and leveraging real-time data to prevent tampering and provide immediate alerts. Our comprehensive approach includes:
- 100% GPS Tracking: All Werner-owned 53-foot containers are equipped with GPS tracking, providing continuous, real-time location monitoring for maximum control throughout the journey.
- Physical Protection Measures: For high-value freight such as medical products or specialized automotive components, we reinforce security with advanced physical protection.
This combination of sophisticated technology and physical deterrents safeguards sensitive cargo effectively.
Strategic Cross-Border Security and Efficiency
Navigating cross-border movements requires specialized knowledge to minimize risk and expedite transit. Werner has developed targeted processes and strategic lanes that enhance both security and velocity:
- Strategic Customs Advantage: For certain lanes, customs clearance is completed efficiently in Toluca before the ramp. This crucial step reduces the dwell time that freight spends in high-risk border areas.
- Specialized Border Direct Lanes: We operate customer-specific Border Direct lanes, optimizing routes like Toluca to Chicago for streamlined operation, enhancing security, and ensuring predictable transit times.
Dedicated Capacity Management and Service Reliability
Our management of intermodal capacity directly supports our security commitment by ensuring operational stability and high asset quality. We actively manage our own fleet of 53-foot intermodal assets (containers). This active control allows for continual evaluation and maintenance of our equipment, which minimizes reliance on third-party assets that may not meet our strict security standards. This operational discipline contributes to our high service metrics, demonstrating the consistency necessary for reliably handling security-sensitive sectors.
Operational and Financial Advantages
The integration of these stringent security measures yields significant operational and financial advantages for our shippers:
- Cost Efficiency: Our intermodal solution provides 25% to 30% cost savings versus a full truckload move for longer lengths of haul, proving that high security does not require a premium price tag.
- Capacity Reliability: Intermodal offers a reliable capacity option that supports the supply chain without requiring the diversion of over-the-road drivers. This structural advantage helps maintain stable and reliable capacity for essential movements without compromising valuable driver resources.
To learn more about how Werner’s secure, efficient, and reliable intermodal solutions can strengthen your supply chain operations, please visit our dedicated solutions page: Learn More About Werner Intermodal Solutions
