R-14Driver
TB Legend
- Credits
- 0
Innovative new trailer is Ontario-made and designed
New trailer allows for 30% more cube space than a standard 53' trailer
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Walmart Canada recently unveiled its latest transportation innovation, a 60-foot supercube trailer that allows the retailer to ship up to 30% more product than a standard 53-foot trailer. Designed and built in Ontario, the supercube trailer was produced in partnership with Innovative Trailer Design.
"Innovative and efficient transportation solutions are essential to achieving Walmart's sustainability goals," said Andy Ellis, senior vice president of supply chain and logistics for Walmart Canada. "This new trailer allows us to deliver more products to our stores, using fewer trucks, thereby reducing our impact on the environment."
The supercube trailer was unveiled at the recent Fall 2012 Transportation Sustainability Conference. Held at the Walmart Canada home office, the conference was attended by representatives from various industries including retail, transportation and logistics and energy, and included presentations on fuel innovation, natural gas and transportation innovation. ............
Walmart Canada | Driving innovation forward: Walmart Canada unveils first-of-its-kind supercube trailer
New trailer allows for 30% more cube space than a standard 53' trailer
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Walmart Canada recently unveiled its latest transportation innovation, a 60-foot supercube trailer that allows the retailer to ship up to 30% more product than a standard 53-foot trailer. Designed and built in Ontario, the supercube trailer was produced in partnership with Innovative Trailer Design.
"Innovative and efficient transportation solutions are essential to achieving Walmart's sustainability goals," said Andy Ellis, senior vice president of supply chain and logistics for Walmart Canada. "This new trailer allows us to deliver more products to our stores, using fewer trucks, thereby reducing our impact on the environment."
The supercube trailer was unveiled at the recent Fall 2012 Transportation Sustainability Conference. Held at the Walmart Canada home office, the conference was attended by representatives from various industries including retail, transportation and logistics and energy, and included presentations on fuel innovation, natural gas and transportation innovation. ............
Walmart Canada | Driving innovation forward: Walmart Canada unveils first-of-its-kind supercube trailer