CN’s suite of API products improve supply chain visibility for all links in the supply chain, including stakeholders who are not party to the Bill of Lading.

CN’s third-party API: KT Group gains last mile visibility

KT Group is a Montreal based transport company, offering logistics and transportation solutions throughout Canada and the continental United States. One of KT’s services, is the draying of containers to and from CN’s Intermodal terminals to the beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s) on behalf of shippers and receivers.

Dray carriers such as KT Group do not always have visibility on the bill of lading (BOL), which can reduce overall supply chain visibility and operational efficiencies. Until CN’s third-party API, companies like KT Group had to rely on manual web interfaces – not exactly ideal when it comes to asset planning and customer service levels.

With their tailored approach to work in partnership with our customers, CN’s digital engagement team ensured CN’s third-party API would integrate with KT Group’s robust digital ecosystem. Events are pulled directly into KT Group’s online platform allowing them access to vital information on-demand.

CN’s third-party API provides key planning information to stakeholders who are not party to the BOL. Available data includes ETA, load/empty status, last free day, location, latest event, customs holds, and many other planning-centred information that helps drive up visibility and performance.

The result is greater access to data for KT Group, which enables stronger market positioning with their customers. It also creates a more efficient supply chain for all stakeholders.

Combined Advantages of Road and Rail

Our transload facility in Bridgeview, IL is only 16 miles from CN’s Chicago Intermodal terminal. Our rail service to Western Canada runs 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Shipments can originate from a variety of points including Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri or Kentucky. Our intermodal services extend well beyond our tracks with the convenience of road service and value of rail.

• Cost savings by using both modes of transportation
• Seamless border crossings
• Avoid congestion through CN’s rail bypass loop around Chicago
• 40 ft. containers handle all types of freight - load up to 55,000 lbs
• Variety of load ratios available depending on your shipment. 1:1 53ft to 40ft or multiple 53’s into multiple 40’s (For example, 3 - 53’s into 4 - 40ft’s)
• Environmental benefit of rail for the long haul which reduces GHG emissions
• Short term storage available at our transload facility
• Offering end-to-end supply chain solutions with final mile deliveries in Western Canada
• Truckload transloads are available immediately. Complete LTL service will be available by March 2021.

Take advantage of this new service and learn more about how CN can help keep your supply chain agile and competitive.

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