Case Study: Global Chemical Manufacturing Company reduces rail costs and improves delivery performance with Maine Pointe

Global Chemical Manufacturing Company cuts rail switching costs 46% with Maine Pointe

The global chemical manufacturing company faced significant rail freight challenges, including an embargo on its largest plant due to railcar congestion, poor utilization of its fleet for storage, and inefficient scheduling from its 4PL provider. These issues threatened plant shutdowns and led to spiraling costs. Maine Pointe partnered with the client on a Total Value Optimization (TVO) engagement to address these critical supply chain problems.

Maine Pointe implemented a multi-faceted solution that included third-party railcar switching, rail route optimization, improved railcar availability reporting, and insourced freight contracting. This resulted in a 46% reduction in rail switching costs, an 18% reduction in rail freight costs, and a 2% reduction in shipping costs. The vendor also provided a new tool for comprehensive railcar fleet visibility and developed a logistics playbook to ensure sustainable benefits.