Back to the article list Intermodal transport and BDF systems are the future of modern logistics. Discover their advantages now during the IMS Intermodal Show.
As experts in transport technology, at Gniotpol Trailers we are responsible for developing ground-breaking intermodal solutions for trucks. Not only do we manufacture reliable BDF systems, but we also work with many European specialists who share our view on the development of this sector.
This involvement led to the idea of the IMS Intermodal Show – an industry event organized by Gniotpol Trailers. The main theme of IMS was the popularization of BDF systems in Poland. The new edition of the event will take place on June 10, 2021 and will present the practical benefits of this form of transport. . This article is an introduction to this topic, presenting the concept and history of intermodal transport.
Intermodal Solutions for Road Transport
The assumptions of intermodal transport are simple. It involves the use of a common loading unit to improve the process of transporting goods using various forms of transport. Thanks to its use, individual links in the supply chain do not have to wait for the reloading of goods. All they need to do is share a common loading unit, for example a container or a swap body. This translates into broadly understood optimization of the entire process. Thanks to intermodal transport, both time and resources are saved.
This solution’s history dates back to the nineteenth century, the time of the English industrial revolution. It was then that the first iron containers were used in Wales. They helped transport coal mined in the Neath Valley to the docks in Swansea. From there, sea transport could easily transport cargo to other parts of the country. And although the form of intermodal transport has undeniably developed since those times, its assumptions remain unchanged. Today, the use of a common loading unit allows you to make the most of the advantages of different forms of transport.
In Poland, intermodal transport is constantly gaining importance. According to UTK data, the number of intermodal transport in our country is systematically growing, and the share of intermodal transport in the market increased from 8.25% to 10.65%. This translates into a constant increase in demand for intermodal solutions in road transport. Trucks adapted for intermodal transport are a desirable element in the logistics processes of large enterprises. They are also used in the development of broadly understood e-commerce.
Intermodal Transport on Polish Roads
Appropriate technological solutions are required in order to adapt trucks to the requirements of the intermodal transport. These include swap bodies and BDF bodies, which allow the transport of standardised cargo units. Their effectiveness has been repeatedly proven on the roads of the European Union and the United States. In addition to the optimisation of the transport process itself, BDF systems are a desired solution due to their reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional road transport solutions.
In Poland, however, BDF systems are still a relatively new solution, only gaining popularity. As specialists in transport technologies, we are glad that we are pioneers in this field in Poland. For years, we have been actively promoting the concept of using intermodal solutions in trucks. Our involvement in the development of the BDF systems market led to the idea of the Intermodal Show – an industry fair dedicated to intermodal transport.
The first IMS trade fair in the history of our company took place in September 2018. It was then that the Gniotpol Trailers branch in Malnia became a place to promote intermodal transport. At this unique fair, you could get acquainted with the latest solutions and products in this field. The Intermodal Show showed how BDF interchangeable systems work in practice and how their use can change the face of transport in Poland.
IMS’21 – A New Edition of the Trade Fair
Now, in 2021, IMS returns in a completely new version. This year’s edition of the Intermodal Show will take place as an online event. On June 10, all intermodal transport enthusiasts will be able to become familiar with new trends in the field of BDF systems, presented by Gniotpol Trailers together with its strategic partners, XBond and SDG.
However, IMS’21 is not only an opportunity to get acquainted with new products revolutionizing the BDF systems market. The event will be enriched by meetings with numerous speakers who will share with viewers their experience and thoughts on intermodal transport and the TSL industry.
Among the speakers are CEO of Gniotpol Trailers Agata Duliniec, CEO of ZET Transport Jan Załubski, Development Director of MASZOŃSKI Logistic Hubert Tyka, Michał Kubalok, Proxy of Schavemaker Intermoda, and CEO of Best Driver Paweł Stachowski. Robert Noworolski is going to talk about the work model of a forwarding agent, and finally we’ll be treated to an energetic speech by a Special Guest, about which we’ll write more just before the event. The event will be hosted by Adam Kornacki, a motoring journalist known from TVN TURBO station.
Visit the official IMS’21 website today! You will find there both the registration form for the event as well as the agenda of all scheduled meetings and the full list of speakers taking part in the Intermodal Show.
