Today, more than 80% of global shipping involves containers. They're packed with everything from personal storage items in dry containers to heavy machinery on flat rack containers. For business owners shipping products, getting a container from point A to point B requires precise planning and high-level tracking. But that's easier said than done when global supply chains become over-congested, leading to loading time issues and delays.
That's bad news for business owners who are already under a massive amount of stress. The truth is that container storage delays can cripple a business, but there's a viable solution: drayage brokers in El Paso, TX like RelyEx. Drayage companies provide unique solutions to minimize demurrage and help ensure the successful delivery of your freight.
With more than 30 combined years of experience and a solutions-oriented team, RelyEx has quickly become the first choice for streamlined, efficient drayage services. To understand the true value of RelyEx's offerings in the global logistics industry, it helps to understand first what drayage is and why it's used.
If you're a seasoned business owner who uses port drayage to transport your products, you know exactly how important the service can be. But if you were to poll a group of random people, you may get five different definitions of the term "drayage." That begs the question, how is one of the most crucial steps in the supply chain and most vital components of global trade such a confusing concept? When you break it down, it's not too difficult to grasp.
Drayage, by definition, means the transportation of freight from an ocean port to another destination. Today, drayage is also used to describe the process of transporting products and goods over short distances or over "the first mile."
While drayage often means short-distance movements during the supply chain process, it's primarily used in the container shipping space. Drayage loads usually have arrival and departure points in the same city and don't include long-haul, national transportation.
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:
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.
QUOTE REQUESTRelyEx was created because our founders saw a need in the logistics space for more reliability and efficiency. The reality of the shipping and logistics industry is that it has become very transactional. It's an odd evolution, because most businesses seek a third-party logistics partner that is accessible, transparent, and committed to providing solutions.
As the logistics space continues to grow, it creates newfound expenses and complexities. Clients like ours know that and need a supply chain partner who is genuinely interested in their business. By understanding the needs of our customers and carriers, we can provide the most reliable, effective drayage services possible.
Unlike some drayage companies in El Paso, TX, we begin managing your containers before they ever hit the ports by mapping out the most efficient pathways of delivery. That way, our team can discover the best drayage pathways to expedite delivery time and reduce fees that cut into profits.
Our valued drayage customers choose RelyEx because:
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.
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:
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.
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 El Paso, 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.
Customers choose RelyEx because:
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.
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.
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.
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.
QUOTE REQUESTBased in the port city of El Paso, 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.
Demurrage is a charge issued by a port, carrier, or railroad company for storing containers that do not load and unload their cargo promptly. Once the daily limit of free time is exceeded, shippers are charged daily demurrage fees until their cargo is shipped. Though different ports have different policies, charges can range from $75 to $150 per container, per day, for a set number of days. Additional demurrage fees are incurred if a shipper exceeds the port's parameters.
Even when shippers maintain a tight schedule for unloading freight, external factors can play an uncontrollable part. Typically, shipping mistakes caused by human error trigger the most demurrage charges. Some of the most common causes of demurrage include:
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.
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.
QUOTE REQUESTPaperwork 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:
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.
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso Water expressed concerns and objections against a proposal to extend the Border Highway in the Lower Valley.The El Paso Texas Department of Transportation wants to add 20 miles to the Border Highway, extending it from the Americas exit to FM 33-80 near Tornillo to alleviate traffic.El Paso Water officials said the building in that area could lead to major pipelines having to be moved.“Construction of a highway in the area would cause major impacts to the Jonathan Rogers ...
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso Water expressed concerns and objections against a proposal to extend the Border Highway in the Lower Valley.
The El Paso Texas Department of Transportation wants to add 20 miles to the Border Highway, extending it from the Americas exit to FM 33-80 near Tornillo to alleviate traffic.
El Paso Water officials said the building in that area could lead to major pipelines having to be moved.
“Construction of a highway in the area would cause major impacts to the Jonathan Rogers Water Treatment Plant and the Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant,” said Gilbert Trejo, Vice President of Operations and Technical Services. “Proposed options would require movement of very large diameter pipelines and potentially cause service disruptions, possibly forcing EPWater into non- compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.”
Trejo contends that a highway in close proximity would heighten the vulnerability of security and safety of El Paso Water plants and employees.
The utility said construction would affect response times to water main breaks and other types of emergencies and could also be harmful to thee nearby Rio Bosque Wetlands Park.
“As the owner and trustee of the park, EPWater is committed to protecting the 372 acres of wetlands that have become a sanctuary for biodiversity, providing a habitat for numerous native plants and wildlife species,” Trejo said. “It is also one of the few and unique public open spaces in the Lower Valley where families can enjoy trails, go bird watching, and learn what El Paso looked like prior to modern development.”
El Paso Water officials said they object to all three options proposed in the study conducted by TxDOT.
“EPWater appreciates the open communication with TxDOT on the study’s proposed plans, but the utility cannot support any option that would impact the daily operations that help provide critical water and wastewater services to the community,” Trejo said.
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The retail giant is shaking things up in El Paso, and across Texas, with a new policy change ... and it's a good thing.Sam's Club has locations all over Texas, 4 in El Paso and one in Las Cruces. All of them are about to change a long standing practice that, in...
The retail giant is shaking things up in El Paso, and across Texas, with a new policy change ... and it's a good thing.
Sam's Club has locations all over Texas, 4 in El Paso and one in Las Cruces. All of them are about to change a long standing practice that, in theory, is going to make exiting the store quicker.
Something I can already hear Sam's shoppers everywhere, me included, breathing a huge sigh of relief over.
Sam's Club is a blessing for peeps that need to buy in bulk. Large families, folks planning big parties, businesses ... basically, anybody who needs gallons of mayonnaise, 10 pair of jeans or 300 sodas. The gas is (usually) cheaper too, just sayin'.
The down side of the great deals is the long lines. Not the checkout line, that's just the first line. Then, you have to wait in another, (often even longer), line to prove you paid for all the stuff you just bought. (Insert eye rolling emoji here.)
Good news though, Sam's realizes that "ain't nobody got time fer 'dat" and they have a plan to eliminate it quickly. Enter todays hottest topic, AI - artificial intelligence. Using new tech, you will be further spied on as you shop BUT you'll be able to just waltz right out the door when you're done.
Under the system, customers will pay at the register or via Scan & Go, and then the combination of computer vision and digital technology will capture images of the carts and verify payment of all items within a member’s basket before they leave the store. - ai.com
More "Big Brother"? Pretty much. Skynet coming to life before our eyes? Maybe. In this case though, I'm cool with it ... the quicker I get my 90 Coors Lights home, the quicker I can enjoy 'em.
The average cost of groceries for one person per month in 2023 was around $337. But how does your state compare? Do you pay more, or less? Data compiled by Zippia takes a look at the average monthly grocery bill per person in all 50 states. States are listed from least expensive to most expensive and are rounded up to the nearest dollar.
Which store is better, Costco or Sam's Club? We did our own poll in Minnesota and found out that quite a few people have very specific reasons for their bulk-buying choice.
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso family who got their wish granted promises to support the Make-A-Wish foundation to help other families get theirs granted.In early April, 5-year-old Jaylen Cruz Olivas, his parents, and other Make-A-Wish El Paso kids flew to Orlando to spend a week in Disney World.RELATED: ...
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso family who got their wish granted promises to support the Make-A-Wish foundation to help other families get theirs granted.
In early April, 5-year-old Jaylen Cruz Olivas, his parents, and other Make-A-Wish El Paso kids flew to Orlando to spend a week in Disney World.
RELATED: El Paso law enforcement escort Wish Kids to Disney-bound flight for World Wish Month
Dad, Jose Carlos Olivas, said that when they got their wish granted, Jaylen couldn't believe it,
He was all in tears, like, he couldn’t believe it and he kept on crying and he kept on asking us ‘Are we really going—are we really going?’
Even though they had fun riding the rides and meeting Mickey Mouse, Jose Carlos said that by far the best part was,
...us being together.
Jaylen was born with a congenital heart disease.
At five years old, he's gotten six procedures done, two of them being open heart surgeries.
Having been through those experiences, Jaylen's parents want to let other parents know that they are not alone.
Sometimes you don’t think that they are going to be okay, sometimes you think like ‘Is this the end for my child?’ No parent should see their child go through what they are going through but nobody is alone," said Juan Carlos.
As Wish Ambassadors, Jaylen's parents, promise to attend all fundraising events and nominate other children so they can get closer to getting their wishes granted.
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Mom, Danielle Olivas, already has a couple of kids in mind, as she says she's met several kids from Jaylen's school with similar conditions.
She believes the wish helps parents deal with the "chaos" of hospital visits.
Speaking from experience, Danielle said getting Jaylen's wish granted, gave her a "sense of 'we did it-- he did it!'"
What's next for Jaylen?
Danielle said there is a possibility of another surgery when Jaylen turns 15.
However, up until then, Danielle said,
The plan is to live his best life as a kid.
On Sunday, the Make-A-Wish El Paso hosted its 6th annual Walk for Wishes event at The Shoppes at Solana (former Sunland Park Mall) in west El Paso.
RELATED: El Paso community unites for 6th annual Walk for Wishes
Organizers declared the event a success, reporting they had 744 walkers and raised a little over $100,000-- money they say will go toward granting more wishes.
Development Manager of the El Paso Region Make-A-Wish North Texas Melissa Arras said the money raised will fund 10 wishes as the average cost of each wish is around $10,000.
Arras said people can still donate money through their website, adding that 87 wishes are waiting to be granted in El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso family who got their wish granted promises to support the Make-A-Wish foundation to help other families get theirs granted.In early April, 5-year-old Jaylen Cruz Olivas, his parents, and other Make-A-Wish El Paso kids flew to Orlando to spend a week in Disney World.RELATED: ...
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso family who got their wish granted promises to support the Make-A-Wish foundation to help other families get theirs granted.
In early April, 5-year-old Jaylen Cruz Olivas, his parents, and other Make-A-Wish El Paso kids flew to Orlando to spend a week in Disney World.
RELATED: El Paso law enforcement escort Wish Kids to Disney-bound flight for World Wish Month
Dad, Jose Carlos Olivas, said that when they got their wish granted, Jaylen couldn't believe it,
He was all in tears, like, he couldn’t believe it and he kept on crying and he kept on asking us ‘Are we really going—are we really going?’
Even though they had fun riding the rides and meeting Mickey Mouse, Jose Carlos said that by far the best part was,
...us being together.
Jaylen was born with a congenital heart disease.
At five years old, he's gotten six procedures done, two of them being open heart surgeries.
Having been through those experiences, Jaylen's parents want to let other parents know that they are not alone.
Sometimes you don’t think that they are going to be okay, sometimes you think like ‘Is this the end for my child?’ No parent should see their child go through what they are going through but nobody is alone," said Juan Carlos.
As Wish Ambassadors, Jaylen's parents, promise to attend all fundraising events and nominate other children so they can get closer to getting their wishes granted.
RELATED: El Paso cancer survivor hopes to inspire community with his Make-A-Wish experience
Mom, Danielle Olivas, already has a couple of kids in mind, as she says she's met several kids from Jaylen's school with similar conditions.
She believes the wish helps parents deal with the "chaos" of hospital visits.
Speaking from experience, Danielle said getting Jaylen's wish granted, gave her a "sense of 'we did it-- he did it!'"
What's next for Jaylen?
Danielle said there is a possibility of another surgery when Jaylen turns 15.
However, up until then, Danielle said,
The plan is to live his best life as a kid.
On Sunday, the Make-A-Wish El Paso hosted its 6th annual Walk for Wishes event at The Shoppes at Solana (former Sunland Park Mall) in west El Paso.
RELATED: El Paso community unites for 6th annual Walk for Wishes
Organizers declared the event a success, reporting they had 744 walkers and raised a little over $100,000-- money they say will go toward granting more wishes.
Development Manager of the El Paso Region Make-A-Wish North Texas Melissa Arras said the money raised will fund 10 wishes as the average cost of each wish is around $10,000.
Arras said people can still donate money through their website, adding that 87 wishes are waiting to be granted in El Paso.
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It’s time for thousands of graduates across El Paso – from high schools to colleges and universities – to turn the tassel.Here’s a list of upcoming graduation ceremonies in the region:COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIESTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center El PasoSaturday, May 4Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing9:30 a.m. Starlight Event Center, 6650 ContinentalL. Frederick...
It’s time for thousands of graduates across El Paso – from high schools to colleges and universities – to turn the tassel.
Here’s a list of upcoming graduation ceremonies in the region:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El PasoSaturday, May 4Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing9:30 a.m. Starlight Event Center, 6650 Continental
L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences4 p.m. TTUHSC El Paso Medical Sciences Building II, 137 Rick Francis St.
El Paso Community CollegeFriday, May 10, Don Haskins Center2 p.m. Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Certificate of Completion6 p.m. Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching
University of Texas at El PasoSaturday, May 11, Don Haskins Center1 p.m. College of Liberal Arts6 p.m. College of Education, College of Engineering
Sunday, May 12, Don Haskins Center1 p.m. College of Health Sciences, College of Nursing6 p.m. College of Science, School of Pharmacy,Woody L. Hunt College of Business
Anthony ISDSaturday, June 1, UTEP Magoffin Auditorium6 p.m. Anthony High School
Canutillo ISDFriday, May 17, McKelligon Canyon7 p.m. Northwest Early College High School
Thursday, May 30, Don Haskins Center10 a.m. Canutillo High School
Clint ISDTuesday, May 28, Don Haskins Center3 p.m. Clint Early College Academy7 p.m. Clint High School
Wednesday, May 29, Don Haskins Center3 p.m. Mountain View High School7 p.m. Horizon High School
El Paso ISDMonday, June 10, Don Haskins Center9 a.m. Jefferson High School / Silva Health Magnet High School2 p.m. Burges High School6 p.m. Franklin High School
Monday, June 10, UTEP Magoffin Auditorium11:30 a.m. Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy
Tuesday, June 11, Don Haskins Center9 a.m. Andress High School11:30 a.m. Transmountain Early College High School2 p.m. Bowie High School6 p.m. Coronado High School
Wednesday, June 12, Don Haskins Center9 a.m. Irvin High School2 p.m. Austin High School6 p.m. Chapin High School
Thursday, June 122 p.m. College Career and Technology Academy, El Paso High Auditorium7 p.m. El Paso High, Jones Stadium
Fabens ISDFriday, May 31, Amador Villalobos Wildcat Stadium6:30 p.m. Fabens High School
San Elizario ISDFriday, May 31, San Elizario Eagle Stadium7 p.m. San Elizario High School
Socorro ISDFriday, May 31, Don Haskins Center8 a.m. Mission Early College High School11 a.m. El Dorado High School3 p.m. Montwood High School7 p.m. Pebble Hills High School
Saturday, June 1, Don Haskins Center9 a.m. Socorro High School1 p.m. Americas High School5 p.m. Eastlake High School
Ysleta ISDThursday, May 30, Plaza Theatre10 a.m. Young Women’s Leadership Academy2 p.m. Valle Verde Early College High School
Friday, May 31, Hutchins Stadium8 p.m. Ysleta High School
Monday, June 3, Don Haskins Center9 a.m. Parkland High School1:30 p.m. Del Valle HighSchool6 p.m. Bel Air High School
Tuesday, June 4, Don Haskins Center9 a.m. Eastwood High School1:30 p.m. Riverside High School6 p.m. Hanks High School
Tornillo ISDFriday, May 31, Tornillo Auditorium5:30 p.m. Tornillo High School