Novi, Michigan: Lineage is investing in Telegraph to provide Lineage rail customers with railcar telematics.
“This partnership seeks to enhance sustainability and reduce food waste by leveraging cutting-edge freight rail technology and industry-leading logistics solutions,” Lineage says.
“Telegraph has a platform uniting railroads, shippers, logistics providers, and leasing companies to enhance collaboration and clarity. Recognizing that transportation mode is one of the most impactful decisions a company can make to reduce their carbon footprint, Telegraph makes shipping by rail seamless and integrated,” Lineage says,
Lineage will use Telegraph’s technology to increase transparency, provide more efficient planning, and a seamless experience for shippers.
“This collaboration is a testament to the core values of our two companies,” said Sudarsan Thattai, Lineage’s chief information officer. “Revolutionizing the food supply chain is at the heart of why we do what we do at Lineage. By working with Telegraph, we can better capture the sustainability benefits of freight rail, while making decisions based on precise data via an intuitive platform. This makes it easier for our customers to feel confident in choosing our fleet and our team, which is now enhanced by a powerful technology stack.”
Lineage operates the largest private fleet of refrigerated and temperature stable railcars in North America, as tracked by Umler. Rail can be a safe, efficient conveyance method for food products due to the thermal performance of the fleet and onboard monitoring technology,. Now, by working with Telegraph, Lineage will use of railcar telematics at scale. “Enhanced technology for rail freight creates an exciting opportunity to accommodate both a wide variety of products and the supply chain visibility and optimisation expected by modern companies,” Lineage says.
