The meeting discussed persistent congestion challenges in shipping terminals and the limitations of traditional container processing for smaller shippers.
IMC Companies introduced the "Smart Stacks" solution, which enables priority container treatment for customers without sufficient volume for dedicated peel piles.
Key features and benefits of Smart Stacks were highlighted, emphasizing reduced dwell times and improved efficiency for customers.
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Shipping Terminal Congestion & Traditional Processing Challenges
Congestion remains a significant issue at shipping terminals, resulting in crowded conditions and limited control for customers.
Traditional methods rely on random container piles, leading to long driver wait times, difficult retrieval processes, and average container dwell times up to 12 days.
Only the largest shippers have been able to expedite processing using dedicated peel piles.
Introduction of IMC Smart Stacks
IMC Companies presented "Smart Stacks," a solution that enables customers' containers to be grouped into a large shared peel pile, regardless of individual shipment size.
Smart Stacks reduce container dwell time to less than three days for customers.
The solution leverages IMC’s capacity at nearby depots, the largest U.S. driver network, and advanced coordination technology.
Smart Stacks provide scalable, priority processing to ensure cargo is delivered quickly and on time.
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