By the term goods movement center is meant a logistics center where goods are collected, then transshipped and then distributed again. A variety of transport carriers can be used here.
Brief description
A goods movement center, or goods distribution center, tries to combine various sources of goods influence and draw optimization potential from them. These centers try to connect various transport carriers (e.g., streets, railroads, sea freight, etc.), communication establishments and service providers (freight forwarders, warehouse bidders, consulting offices, etc.), as well as logistics-intensive establishments. Spatial proximity requires cooperation and brings Synergy.
Important tasks of the CRT are to connect near and far traffic, to support mixed traffic, and to move freight traffic from the streets to the rails. The close cooperation of the companies settled in the CRT brings about an increase in truckloads and thus improves overall profitability and service for all involved.
