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Because a drayage load can mean a few different things, confusion among carriers is common. Many carriers link drayage with going into a port, but that isn't always true. While all drayage loads typically originate from a port of entry, there are often several legs of a drayage journey before a container turns up at its final stop. Legs of a drayage load may include:

Why Are Drayage Companies in Albuquerque, NM So Important?

You may be thinking, what's so important about drayage? It's such a small step in the container storage transport process. In reality, it's an integral piece needed in the logistics industry and a crucial part of U.S. supply chain management.

To truly understand the importance of drayage, let's use flowers as an example. Most cut flower shipments enter the market from areas in South America until they end up at Dutch auction houses. Once there, wholesalers purchase flowers in bulk and send those products to retail outlets worldwide. Because flowers are perishable, they typically need to be refrigerated and are often shipped in reefer containers. These refrigerated vessels must maintain a certain temp to prevent loss.

Drayage companies like RelyEx allow flower shippers to send their products from Argentinian ports to airports in the Netherlands with peace of mind because their products are protected. The only way to accomplish this feat is with the help of swift, meticulous port drayage services. Drayage companies allow flower shippers to send their products from Argentinian ports to airports in the Netherlands with peace of mind, because their products are protected. The only way to accomplish this feat is with the help of swift, meticulous port drayage services.

If port drayage is compromised, it can cause delays and even fines. You know the packages you get delivered to your front door from apps like Amazon? Without drayage and drayage brokers, one or two-day shipping times wouldn't even be possible.

As a multi-billion-dollar industry in the U.S. alone, it seems like drayage shipping issues shouldn't exist. But the fact is inefficiencies and congestion are still major problems at ports. Whether it's a lack of carriers, absent chassis, or overburdened terminals, delays lead to missed deadlines, lost revenue, and worse.

But anytime challenges exist, so too do innovative solutions.

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RelyEx Solves Problems

At RelyEx, we like to consider ourselves problem solvers. The nature of the container drayage industry presents new challenges every day, but we're firm believers that there's a solution to every hurdle we encounter. And while some drayage businesses implement a reactive approach, RelyEx customers choose us for our proactive mindset. We take pride in solving your company's drayage challenges to help you avoid frustrating fees, missed expectations, and delayed shipments. We strive to make every transaction successful and streamlined by partnering with shippers who prioritize transparent, prompt, and accurate communication.

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RelyEx Has a Unique Vantage Point

RelyEx approaches your business from the customer's perspective - a unique approach that helps us provide high-quality, effective drayage services. We've been in the customers' shoes, know their pain points, and because of that, provide first-hand solutions to stressful supply chain issues. With over 30 years of collective knowledge, our team excels in:

  • Inventory Management
  • Logistics
  • Purchasing
  • Finance

Our varied, high-level drayage shipping experience helps us achieve our overarching goal: expertly managing your freight movement needs. That way, you can direct your time and focus on growing the core aspects of your business while we handle the heavy lifting. Throw in proactive planning to avoid bottleneck situations and strong communication for transparent customer relations, and you can see why so many companies trust RelyEx.

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RelyEx Nurtures Strong Carrier Relationships

When it comes to shipping logistics, it only takes one mistake by a mediocre worker to disrupt your business. That's why, at RelyEx, we pride ourselves on forming and nurturing relationships with carriers who match our standards of care. Our founding partner started his career transporting freight for companies as an on-demand carrier. He uses that knowledge to maximize the resources of our carriers so that our customer's expectations aren't just met - they're exceeded.

Based in the port city of Albuquerque, RelyEx has a keen understanding of the challenges of managing the inbound and outbound flow of containers. Our team of container drayage experts provides your business with unique solutions to nuanced shipping problems, minimizing demurrage and ensuring the successful delivery of your freight.

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Customers choose RelyEx because:

  • We are a reliable drayage logistics partner that manages your freight from beginning to end
  • We have a rare industry vantage point with 30+ years of client-side experience
  • We foster and fortify the strongest vendor relations
  • We take a proactive approach to problem-solving, not a reactive approach
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Your Drayage Shipments Managed from Start to Finish

Some drayage brokers don't care how customers feel about their service as long as they sign a contract and get paid. As a solutions-oriented team, RelyEx takes the opposite approach. We're motivated by the opportunity to overachieve for our customers and to provide them with the best logistics experience possible. With professional experience as carriers and shippers ourselves, we know the roadblocks and challenges you're facing. We excel at mapping out the best plans of action to solve those problems. But that's just the start.

Our tracking experts monitor and manage every aspect of your drayage shipment from booking to delivery, 24/7. Once booked, we look for the availability of your containers hourly once they're at port. When they arrive, our team acts quickly to access your storage containers when they're available.

Plus, RelyEx ensures your company's requirements are met by the carrier during loading and delivery and provide necessary documentation as fast as possible. With real-time tracking updates and access to our customer service professionals, your team has complete visibility throughout the shipping process.

We Source Top-Notch Operators at the Best Prices

Over the years, RelyEx has built a strong network of drayage carriers, transloading locations, and container storage spaces to provide you with the best possible options to match your drayage service needs. We know that searching for quality service presents an added layer of complexity and stress to our customers. That's why we work hard to take that off your plate by connecting you with our reliable shipping partners.

With a background moving freight as an on-demand carrier, our founding partner understands how to maximize the resources and equipment of our carriers to match your needs.

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We Make Transparent, Timely Communication a Priority

Like other industries, the global logistics space is complex. Mistakes will be made, and problems will happen. With those truths in mind, RelyEx has built its reputation as problem solvers. Unlike other drayage companies, we don't shy away from this industry's complexities because we take pride in solving problems. Even better, we aim to do what's needed to avoid those problems altogether.

As your logistics partner, we will provide your company with accurate, transparent, and prompt communication. If there are unexpected issues, we'll notify you immediately and will provide several options to remedy the problem. We even offer custom reporting for large clients who need at-the-moment updates and quick access to shipment documentation.

We Have Robust Project Management Experience

Why let the unpredictability of your industry dictate your success? With a background working in manufacturing, our founders are familiar with the demands of managing production schedules and sales orders. That experience makes it abundantly clear to us that every business and industry is different. If you struggle with seasonal surges or other factors, our team supports your business with a mapped-out plan and schedule, so you stay ahead of the game.

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Paperwork Errors

Typically, shippers need four specific documents to clear shipments through customs: A Bill of Lading (or BOL), a commercial invoice, a packing list, and an arrival notice. Seasoned drayage brokers like RelyEx are used to preparing these documents, but new shippers tend to miss this step due to inexperience.

Payment Delays

If a shipper only pays for part of their shipment, a vessel operator may refuse to release their freight until their bill is fully paid. Payment delays lead to cargo detention at the port of entry, which triggers demurrage charges.

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Documents Received Too Late

Paperwork is needed when you're shipping goods with a drayage company. When documents like the Certificate of Origin or Bill of Lading arrive at their destination late, you can expect demurrage fees. RelyEx avoids this situation entirely by being proactive when submitting paperwork.

Additional causes for demurrage fees can include:

  • Damaged Container Storage
  • Custom Released Containers
  • Storage Containers Are Too Heavy

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The Supply Chain Partner You Can Count On

At RelyEx, we know first-hand how stressful supply chain problems can be for business owners. Though drayage shipping might seem minor on the surface, it affects every stage of your shipping process. And when inevitable hurdles manifest, RelyEx propels you over the proverbial roadblocks with a proactive mindset and a passion for challenging projects. We believe that all problems have a solution, and our unique vantage point allows us to provide first-hand solutions to customers in a wide array of industries.

When it comes to your business, don't settle for anything less than RelyEx. Contact our office today to learn more about how we make your shipping experience streamlined and stress-free.

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After flash flood damages, lanes on I-40 should reopen by the end of the week

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A week after a flash flood cracked open and washed out part of Albuquerque’s I-40 arroyo, NMDOT said it’s close to fixing all the damage.NM...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A week after a flash flood cracked open and washed out part of Albuquerque’s I-40 arroyo, NMDOT said it’s close to fixing all the damage.

NMDOT has been working day and night, even through the weekend, to repair the washout which undercut not just the arroyo but some of the driving lanes.

“I’ve lived in New Mexico and just to see the channel overflowing like that was quite crazy,” said Kimberly Gallegos with NMDOT.

A week ago, the channel under the San Pedro Bridge on I-40 was completely washed out and flooded.

“The channel was bubbling over with water because of that one piece that was stuck to the pier,” said Gallegos.

That wasn’t even the worst of it. The state was forced to close some east and westbound lanes on I-40 after the water blew out the underlying roadbed.

“We have hauled 800 cubic yards of material into the channel to backfill those holes,” said Gallegos.

Now, after days of repair, NMDOT claimed the work is nearly done.

Starting Thursday, crews will start pouring concrete into the channel to refill holes.

“We are going to get a concrete truck in on the eastbound lanes to pour over on the westbound wall, so we’re not going to bring any concrete trucks to the westbound side. We’re just going to try to work from one side but approach both of those walls from that angle,” explained Gallegos.

Gallegos said working in the channel has been a challenge with the continued threat of heavy rain since the storm.

“Even a little bit of water in that channel, with our equipment and our manpower in there, is very dangerous,” said Gallegos. “We did have to pull out our trucks one day when the rain was coming down pretty hard, and we didn’t want to have any accidents or any incidents in the channel.”

Crews have since scooped all of the broken concrete out of the arroyo.

“It took a long time to break that up and actually load it into the dump trucks and get it out of there,” said Gallegos.

As long as the weather cooperates, Gallegos expects the project to wrap up and all lanes to re-open by the end of this week.

DOT said they have an emergency fund that will cover the cost of repairs.

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Special events planned for 2023 Balloon Fiesta during solar eclipse appearance

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The most magical time of year in Albuquerque is quickly approaching. While the International Balloon Fiesta is always special, this year will be one for the books.“We’re excited to be the place where the world comes for ballooning, and especially in 2023 on our second Saturday after a successful launch, we look forward to the place where the world comes to view an eclipse,” Tom Garrity, a...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The most magical time of year in Albuquerque is quickly approaching. While the International Balloon Fiesta is always special, this year will be one for the books.

“We’re excited to be the place where the world comes for ballooning, and especially in 2023 on our second Saturday after a successful launch, we look forward to the place where the world comes to view an eclipse,” Tom Garrity, a spokesperson for Balloon Fiesta said.

Saturday, October 14, a little after 9 in the morning, the annular solar eclipse will be visible in the sky. It’s something the Balloon Fiesta team has had their sights set on for the past few years.

“Two years ago, we started to look at the time that it would occur. That stuff is out of our control, but man, are we going to benefit from it,” Garrity explained..

You’ll have a chance to see the “Ring of Fire,” a rare sighting when the moon does not fully cover the sun, right from the field of Balloon Fiesta Park.

“We have been receiving so much international interest about Balloon Fiesta and specifically what is going to be happening on the field while the annular eclipse is taking place overhead,” Garrity stated.

With the eclipse up above, special events are planned down on the field, like a balloon glow with more than 70 hot air balloons, something Garrity said we usually only see at night during Fiesta.

“It’s going to be so unique because with the annular eclipse, will have a totality for about four minutes, 30 seconds give or take, and during that time, it’s not going to get pitch black, but it will be somewhat very similar to the kind of conditions that we have for balloon glow in the evenings.”

A bonus for fiesta-goers on top of all the familiar classics. “We like to think that the Balloon Fiesta can definitely stand on its own, but the opportunity to also have an eclipse taking place, that’s what makes it special,” Garrity said.

NASA will also be there giving away 80,000 solar sunglasses for visitors to watch the eclipse safely. They’ll also be teaching guests more about the annular solar eclipse.

Tickets can be purchased on the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s website.

New Mexico pays $200K to end lawsuit over hiring-firing scandal

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The firing of a state supervisor at the center of a KRQE News 13 investigation five years ago, is now costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. That former state supervisor claims he was caught in the middle of media pressure to fire his own employee. Now, he’s receiving a payday from the state.Latest from KRQE Investigates The State of New Mexico agreed to ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The firing of a state supervisor at the center of a KRQE News 13 investigation five years ago, is now costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. That former state supervisor claims he was caught in the middle of media pressure to fire his own employee. Now, he’s receiving a payday from the state.

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The State of New Mexico agreed to settle a lawsuit and pay Adrian Apodaca $200,000. Apodaca is the former Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), an agency that offers services to people with disabilities and is under the oversight of the Public Education Department.

In a whistleblower lawsuit against the PED and its former Secretary, Christopher Ruszkowski, Apodaca claims he was retaliated against and wrongfully fired for refusing to fire a man at the center of a 2018 KRQE News 13 investigation, Richard Martinez.

“My immediate reaction was, not on my watch,” Ruszkowski told News 13 in 2018, reacting to the investigation into sexual harassment claims against Martinez, who’d just been demoted by the Department of Transportation and left his supervisor role there for a promotion as the state’s General Services Manager for DVR.

“It’s such an abuse of power and it’s so evident,” one of his accusers told KRQE back in 2018. Martinez’s accusers prompted the NMDOT back then to pay roughly $20,000 for an outside investigator to get to the bottom of accusations from three employees.

“None of us wanted it,” one of the women told KRQE News 13. “None of us wanted a thing to do with you, you put us in that position and we had no choice.”

The investigation revealed Martinez admitted to having sexual relationships with two female employees he supervised. However, he claims it was consensual.

According to a whistleblower lawsuit later filed by Apodaca, after News 13’s report about Martinez aired, Apodaca claims he was being pressured by Ruszkowski, “…into coming up with a reason to fire Richard Martinez.”

Apodaca said he refused, stating there was no legal basis to fire Martinez. He also referred to DVR’s own HR review of his discipline prior to hiring Martinez, stating the DOT investigation was “one-sided and did not disqualify him (Martinez) from being the General Services Manager at DVR.

Apodaca was then placed on paid leave as the PED launched its own investigation into alleged sexual harassment claims against Apodaca. His lawsuit states, the handpicked investigator “…was aware of the Defendants objective to retaliate against Mr. Apodaca by creating sham reasons to fire him.”

Martinez and Apodaca were fired in 2018. Last week, the state agreed to settle Apodaca’s lawsuit for $200,000.

The whistleblower lawsuit also notes, in 2020, a District Court Judge overturned the PED’s decision to fire Martinez, and ordered to rehire him with full backpay and benefits.

Wu-Tang’s GZA to Headline Free Burque Live Concert on Central

ALBUQUERQUE – The amps are turning up for Burque Live, Downtown Albuquerque’s live music and entertainment series, as big-name artists are joining the lineup in just year two of the program.As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, the celebration will take over downtown Route 66 with a free concert headlined by Wu-Tang Clan founding member, GZA. On Saturday, September 16th, he will be performing with a full, live band, The Phunky Nomads. Additional artists and further details will be announced in...

ALBUQUERQUE – The amps are turning up for Burque Live, Downtown Albuquerque’s live music and entertainment series, as big-name artists are joining the lineup in just year two of the program.

As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, the celebration will take over downtown Route 66 with a free concert headlined by Wu-Tang Clan founding member, GZA. On Saturday, September 16th, he will be performing with a full, live band, The Phunky Nomads. Additional artists and further details will be announced in the coming weeks. The event will be from 5pm to 10pm with Central Ave closed from 5th Street to 8th Street.

Tickets are free with registration and can be found at https://burquelivedowntown.eventbrite.com.

“Burque Live infuses our downtown core with live music and entertainment for Albuquerque families,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “We are putting Albuquerque on the map as a destination for all kinds of live music as we continue to make our downtown a safe, fun place for locals and visitors.”

As part of his visit to Albuquerque, GZA will also be hosting a free chess tournament for local kids in partnership with Learners Chess Academy at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Registration for this tournament can be found here or at LearnersChess.org.

"Chess is a game that has something to teach kids from all backgrounds and this event will help us reach a wide range of kids who are new to the game,” said Victor Francisco Lopez, founder of Learners Chess. “Learners Chess is excited to work with the City of Albuquerque and a legendary advocate for chess and our youth!”

Burque Live is also announcing a series of Downtown Block Parties. These events are planned and programmed in coordination with the local businesses in each neighborhood to celebrate the unique features each has to offer our city. Albuquerque residents are invited to experience music, food and shopping in these special Downtown areas.

Upcoming Block Parties:

Saturday August 26th: 2nd Street (between Lead and Coal) Block Party

Wednesday September 20th: EDo Walkable Wednesday Shop and Stroll

Saturday September 23rd: 7th and Central Block Party

Burque Live is also partnering with many local downtown venues to offer additional entertainment such as movie nights and weekday performances, along with the continuation of live music each weekend all across the downtown area. More events will continue to be announced.

“Albuquerque's downtown is full of committed businesses putting in hard work on the front lines of restoring the promise of what this area can be for our city," said Gina Riccobono, Owner of Flyby Provisions on 2nd Street between Lead and Coal. "The Burque Live program highlights and supports all of this great work with fun and engaging events that show off our amazing culture and spirit. From live music to movie nights, it's great to be partnering on so many interesting things to do downtown."

"Timing is everything, and Burque Live is the right program at the right time in the right place,” said Dennis Gromelski, President and Executive Director of FUSION. “This curated programming is adding energy to the local scene, on ALL days of the week. It is providing the organic entertainment component that complements the ongoing commercial development and housing starts that make our vibrant downtown a great place to work, live and play."

The current Burque Live schedule and event details are available online and will continue to be updated throughout the series. Burque Live is presented by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency in partnership with Cumulus Radio and the One Albuquerque Fund.

2023 Balloon Fiesta Official Serigraph Poster Created by Internationally Recognized American Painter with Unique Tie to Event

Poster brings event to life, capturing Albuquerque's beautyAlbuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has released the fan-favorite collectible item, the Official Balloon Fiesta Serigraph Poster. This year’s edition was painted by Kevin A. Short, an internationally recognized American painter and printmaker. Mr. Short has a number of connections to the Balloon Fiesta. In addition to being one of the youngest pilots to fly in the event; his mother Gail Short was a Balloon Fiesta board member f...

Poster brings event to life, capturing Albuquerque's beauty

Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has released the fan-favorite collectible item, the Official Balloon Fiesta Serigraph Poster. This year’s edition was painted by Kevin A. Short, an internationally recognized American painter and printmaker. Mr. Short has a number of connections to the Balloon Fiesta. In addition to being one of the youngest pilots to fly in the event; his mother Gail Short was a Balloon Fiesta board member for five years and a past president of the organization in 1984; and, he was a creator of the original “Fiesta” hot air balloon.

Short, formally trained in oil painting, studied at the University of New Mexico, Pepperdine University and the Art Center College of Design. His passion for ballooning and art led him to take his first job at the AERCO Hot AIR Balloon Port, under the mentorship of ballooning pioneer Bob Ruppenthal. Together, Kevin and Bob designed the iconic AERCO logo and constructed the experimental hot air balloon that would become the first of the series of the celebrated “Fiesta” balloons you see flying today.

He is also known for his captivating modern landscapes of the American Southwest and Pacific Coast and his work is included in the permanent collections of many notable institutions, such as the Irvine and Hilbert Museums.

Short’s artwork for the 2023 Balloon Fiesta poster depicts a scene of balloons floating over Albuquerque, with notable landmarks such as the Rio Grande and Sandia Mountains in the background. The collectible item is available for purchase at Balloon Fiesta’s Gift Shop, located at 4401 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM and online at www.balloonfiestastuff.com. Guests will be able to purchase this art at Official Balloon Fiesta Merchandise Tents during the event as well.

This year’s poster is the first, following a five-part series leading up to the 50th event.

About the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil is a festival of hot air balloons that takes place in October in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It is the largest gathering of balloons and balloonists in the world. The 2022 event generated $203.19 Million into the Albuquerque and the State of New Mexico economies. For details on events, schedule, entertainment and photographs visit our website www.balloonfiesta.com and follow us on Twitter @BalloonFiesta and Facebook.

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