Hudson Overcomes the Polar vortex
As part of its complete transit solution, Hudson normally transfers a customer’s material from Europe to the American Midwest through the great lakes. As winter progresses and the lakes freeze over, Hudson adapts the supply chain to move the material up from New Orleans, where it is lightered onto barges the trans-shipped up the Mississippi River.
Hudson Overcomes The Polar Vortex
The recent “polar vortex” made this plan of action impossible. The sustained, bitter cold froze the Illinois River at key junctions, making passage by barge completely unworkable. Another solution would have to be found.
Hudson’s typical transit outcomes include moving a customer’s material from Europe to the American Midwest via the great lakes. As winter progresses and the lakes freeze over, Hudson adapts the supply chain to transport commodities up from New Orleans, where it is lightered onto barges, then trans-shipped up the Mississippi River. The recent “polar vortex” made this plan of action impossible. The sustained, bitter cold froze the Illinois River at key junctions, making passage by barge completely impracticable. Finding a financially responsible solution for our customers was critical to our operations.
Hudson responded by securing rail transit assets to finish the journey. The barges were discharged on the river and contents were transferred to waiting rail cars to be delivered to their final destinations. By utilizing the rail system, Hudson was able to preserve the customer’s supply chain regardless of the difficult circumstances involved.
This case study is one of many that demonstrates our specialized skillset. At Hudson, we are proud to offer innovative ground and water transportation assets, and unparalleled industry knowledge. These core principals of our business ensure our customers can always count on our solutions.
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