VW Group of America has started using the Centerville railhead ramp in Illinois for finished vehicle moves and is being supported by Acertus for onward road haulage in an initial three-year contract
Acertus said it has full transparency on the vehicle freight being delivered by rail, what is produced and what is inbound, for planning and driving efficiency throughout the supply chain. The railhead is a new location for VW and while it would not confirm the rail provider, Union Pacific has been providing services for Chrysler, Ford and Nissan at Centerville.
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