Boston, MA 06/24/2014 (wallstreetpr) – Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) on June 23, 2014 announced that the company was ready to take new method of shipping the all-new full-size Transit cargo vans as well as wagons to the dealerships in North America.
Change in the Shipment Approach through Use of Modified Railcars
Ford has made considerable changes in the shipment process. It has now started the way of high-roof Transit which measures 110.1 inches in length. It offers the top notch interior cargo height if it is properly equipped and also allow the customers with the height 6’4” to stand straight in the vehicle. Because of this, the company developed the innovative shipping solution.
As of now, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) used to ship the vehicles from the assembly plants to its dealerships by making use of the right mix of trucks as well as railcars. But the high-roof and medium-roof transit vehicles cannot fit into the two-story railcars which were commonly used by the auto manufacturers. Therefore, the Ford engineers worked with the manufacturers of railcar and railroads in order to design the innovative railcar which is capable of accommodating the new Transit with all kinds of roof variations.
Ford explained that the innovation allows the company to reduce not just the cost but also the delivery time. Therefore the modified railcars were designed and incorporated into the shipping network of Ford.
Explanation from the Ford vehicle logistics manager
The Ford vehicle logistics manager, Chris Lemmink said that by making use of the modified railcars, one can efficiently ship the large vehicles from assembly plant to dealers and thereafter, deliver them to the customers in a faster and cost-effective method.
Ford’s Blueprint for Sustainability
The new mix of rail and truck shipping system is also in line with the Ford’s Blueprint for Sustainability because it makes use of the resources responsibly; thus reducing the impact on environment.
