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FREE Rail Movement Evaluation Exercise:

Take Your First Step to Strategic Rail Savings

Overview:

The FREE Movement Evaluation Exercise gives rail shippers a data-driven, no-cost opportunity to understand how their rail rates stack up against the market and to uncover actionable cost-saving opportunities. Conducted using Escalation Consultants’ (“EC”) Rail Cost Control – Database Management System, this exercise is designed to deliver both micro-level rate insights and a macro-level strategic perspective on your rail spend.

Evaluation Process:

1.    Data Curation & Setup – Shipper to provide movement and rate data to EC for import into the Rail Cost Control – Database Management System.

2.    Rate Benchmarking – Each movement is benchmarked against industry data to determine how your rates compare to market levels.

3.    Detailed Analysis – The system identifies where rates are above, at, or below competitive levels, highlighting potential inefficiencies and cost-reduction opportunities.

4.    Results Review – EC to provide presentation summarizing insights into key findings, helping you visualize how specific movements and broader trends directly impact your overall rail costs.

Benefits for Rail Shippers:

• Gain both micro (lane-specific) and macro (systemwide) visibility into rate performance.
• Identify hidden cost savings and inefficient rate structures.
• Establish fact-based leverage for upcoming rail negotiations.
• Develop a data-backed strategy to manage and reduce rail spend.
• Understand where your rates truly stand relative to peers and the market.

Why Participate?

The Movement Evaluation Exercise gives shippers the insight advantage that supports smarter decisions, stronger negotiating positions, and measurable cost reductions — all at no cost and with no obligation.

Get Started:

Click below to schedule your Free Movement Evaluation Exercise and start uncovering opportunities to reduce your rail expenses today.