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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 Portland, OR 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 Portland, 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.

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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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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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Cool off at these 15 Portland-area fountains and splash pads

As temperatures in the Portland area are expected to climb into the 90s this weekend, residents can safely dodge the heat by hitting splash pads, fountains and water parks from Gladstone to Vancouver.According to the National Weather Service, northwest Oregon and southwest Washington will be under an excessive-heat watch from Saturday through Monday, and th...

As temperatures in the Portland area are expected to climb into the 90s this weekend, residents can safely dodge the heat by hitting splash pads, fountains and water parks from Gladstone to Vancouver.

According to the National Weather Service, northwest Oregon and southwest Washington will be under an excessive-heat watch from Saturday through Monday, and the area could break a record for the hottest Mother’s Day since 1973.

But don’t fret. Portland and neighboring cities will offer a variety of cool-down options for non-swimmers, cautious bathers and children alike. Here’s where to find them.

Bill Naito Legacy Fountain at Waterfront Park on SW Ankeny Street near the Burnside Bridge will operate 24 hours a day. The park offers clear views of the Willamette River, with proximity to Saturday Market.

Salmon Street Springs fountain at Waterfront Park on SW Naito Parkway at Salmon Street will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The jets form an extravagant circular cluster and spray toward one focal point, creating a dome of water and mist.

Keller Fountain Park on SW 3rd Avenue and Clay Street is another frequent splash zone, with cascades pouring over tall rocks, open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Teachers Fountain at Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave., will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The urban park offers ankle-deep water and jets for visitors.

Holladay Park, a fountain at NE 11th Avenue and Holladay Street, will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Jamison Square, 810 NW 11th Ave., will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and features a center fountain that creates a shallow tidal pool.

McCoy Park on N. Trenton Street and Newman Avenue will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The park, adorned with a brand new basketball court, also provides a few fountains to play in.

Portland Parks and Recreation will not be opening splash pads, because “they are on a fixed schedule that automatically begins on June 14,” according to Mark Ross, a spokesperson for the department. But nearby cities will open theirs.

Esther Short Park has a water feature at West 6th and Columbia streets. It opened Wednesday and will operate from dusk to dawn throughout the summer months. Esther Short Park is surrounded by trees, greenery and gazebos to admire after a splash in the water feature’s waterfall.

Columbia River water feature at Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, offers cascading water, spray fountains and wading areas with scenic Columbia River views, open till sunset.

The splash pad at Bornstedt Park in Sandy will open Friday for the warm season, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Children’s Fountain in Gresham, 401 NE 2nd St., will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It has two splash pads, one for toddlers and another for bigger kids with jets and sprays.

Magnolia Park, 1810 NE 102nd Ave., is a 3-acre residential park with plenty of picnic tables, games and a splash pad for the kiddos, open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Butternut Creek Park, 7830 SE Deline St., will also be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering spray fountains, grass and a playground to dry off on.

Walnut Street Park ,1717 SE Walnut St., provides a splash pad with various fountains and mists from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Max Patterson Memorial City Park’s spray park, 400 E Exeter St., will open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. given the heat wave. The facility features water-pouring buckets, fountains and sprays that will open permanently for the summer in June.

If opting for a natural, less predictable body of water such as Sellwood Riverfront Park or the Sandy River, the Oregon State Marine Board urges people to wear a lifejacket and be aware of icy water temperatures, a product of snow runoff.

Cold water shock is a leading cause of drowning.

“Dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature,” said Brian Paulsen, boating safety program manager for the Oregon Marine Board in a statement.

-- Lisa Moreno; lmoreno@oregonian.com

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Extras still needed for movie filming in Portland starring Brian Cox and Kelly Reilly

If you saw our earlier OregonLive post about extras being needed for a Paramount Plus movie that was due to film in Portland, and thought, “I think I’ll wait and see what it is,” well, now you know. As ...

If you saw our earlier OregonLive post about extras being needed for a Paramount Plus movie that was due to film in Portland, and thought, “I think I’ll wait and see what it is,” well, now you know. As we noted earlier this week, Paramount Plus announced in a press release that the movie is called “Little Wing,” and stars Brian Cox, who plays Logan Roy in “Succession,” and Kelly Reilly, who plays Beth Dutton in “Yellowstone.”

The film has another Portland connection, in that it’s inspired by a New Yorker article by Susan Orlean, who before she went on to literary success thanks to bestsellers such as “The Orchid Thief,” worked as a journalist in Portland.

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“Little Wing,” which has begun production in Portland, is about Kaitlyn, a 13-year-old struggling to cope with her parents’ divorce and the potential loss of her home. As the announcement synopsis says, Kaitlyn “hopes to solve her family’s financial woes by stealing a valuable bird, but instead forms a bond with the owner,” who helps her develop a love for the sport of pigeon racing.

Brooklynn Prince (”Cocaine Bear”) plays Kaitlyn; Che Tafari plays her friend and classmate, Adam; Cox plays Jean, the experienced pigeon racer; and Reilly plays Kaitlyn’s mother, Maddie.

In case you missed it, we earlier posted that extras, stand-ins and doubles were being sought, according to Adam Rosko, background casting director. The production was especially looking for young people, ages 12 to 15.

Extras are paid $14.75 per hour, and stand-ins and doubles are paid $15.75 per hour, according to Rosko’s press release. People over 18 can fill out a form and upload photos by using this link: https://adamandthebackgrounds.us.epcastingportal.com/apply

Anyone who is under 18 needs to have a parent submit their child’s information, using this link: https://adamandthebackgrounds-minors.us.epcastingportal.com/appl

And if you somehow have missed seeing Cox and Reilly at work in their respective hit TV series, you can stream episodes of “Succession” at HBO Max, and episodes of “Yellowstone” on Philo, which offers a free trial, and Fubo TV, which also offers a free trial. Seasons 1-4 of “Yellowstone” are streaming on Peacock.

More of our coverage:

Movie with Brian Cox (’Succession’) and Kelly Reilly (’Yellowstone’) will film in Portland

Movie filming in Portland in April is looking for extras, stand-ins, vehicles, and more

‘Yellowstone’ rumors include claims the TV show is ending, Kevin Costner is leaving, and more

— Kristi Turnquist

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Rampant homeless population is driving residents out of North Portland

North Portland’s rampant homeless problem has residents fleeing the city, according to a report.Real-estate broker Lauren Iaquinta told KGW8 that she’s seen an uptick in residents packing up and heading to the suburbs because of ...

North Portland’s rampant homeless problem has residents fleeing the city, according to a report.

Real-estate broker Lauren Iaquinta told KGW8 that she’s seen an uptick in residents packing up and heading to the suburbs because of a homeless camp in the neighborhood’s Peninsula Crossing Trail.

“You can be driving through North Portland and you’re in this lovely area where there’s no issues, and then you can make a turn around the corner and have homeless camps there,” she said. “It’s kind of sad. I’ve been doing this for 10 years here in Portland and it’s changed quite a bit.”

Iaquinta said she now has to vet areas when selling homes because clients don’t want to live near homeless people. She did not cite any data about people moving because of the homeless encampment.

“Most people don’t want to have to worry about if they can leave their car parked in their driveway overnight without maybe having it broken into,” she said. “It’s a pretty testy subject.”

The mayor’s office says there are about 6,000 homeless people in the Portland area, though many believe the number is actually much higher.

Resident Greg Dilkes, who lives near an encampment along the Peninsula Crossing Trail, said seeing homeless people near his home “makes you not feel that great about living here.”

“It makes living in the neighborhood harder, not as congenial as it could be,” he told KGW8, saying the encampment is ruining the area. “It’s the first time in a long time that we’ve actually seriously thought about moving.”

Another resident, Mark Smith, said he is scared to walk alone or tend to his garden because he shares a backyard with the encampment.

“Every day if you go from one end of the street to the other, you’re confronting some very difficult situations, people in really dire straits,” he said.

But a homeless neighbor told the location station that the residents’ fears are overblown.

“We are the most harmless people you’ll ever meet,” TT Sanchez, who lives on the trail, said.

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“They shouldn’t be scared of us for what because we live outside? That’s the only reason you should be scared of us because we live outside so if we lived in four walls and a house and stuff would you still be scared of us?” Sanchez continued.

Movie filming in Portland in April is looking for extras, stand-ins, vehicles, and more

A feature film that is scheduled to begin filming in and around Portland starting in April is looking for extras, stand-ins, doubles and possibly some vehicles. According to Adam Rosko, background casting director for the film, the production is especially looking for young people, ages 12 to 15.The feature is being made for Paramount Plus, the streaming service that’s home to original TV series such as “1923″ and “The Mayor o...

A feature film that is scheduled to begin filming in and around Portland starting in April is looking for extras, stand-ins, doubles and possibly some vehicles. According to Adam Rosko, background casting director for the film, the production is especially looking for young people, ages 12 to 15.

The feature is being made for Paramount Plus, the streaming service that’s home to original TV series such as “1923″ and “The Mayor of Kingstown.” Another Oregon-filmed movie, the thriller “Significant Other,” is also streaming on Paramount Plus.

Related: How to watch Paramount Plus, what it is, how much it costs, shows to watch, how to get a free trial

So far, details about the new project are scarce. In an email, Rosko says it will be a family film, and while the studio isn’t yet ready to announce who is involved in the production, “there are some very exciting pedigree names attached,” according to Rosko. Filming will be happening close-in to Portland, Rosko says.

Extras are paid $14.75 per hour, and stand-ins and doubles are paid $15.75 per hour, according to Rosko’s press release. People over 18 can fill out a form and upload photos by using this link: https://adamandthebackgrounds.us.epcastingportal.com/apply

Anyone who is under 18 needs to have a parent submit their child’s information, using this link: https://adamandthebackgrounds-minors.us.epcastingportal.com/apply

Rosko’s company, Adam & and the Backgrounds, has worked on such previous projects as “65,” “Somebody I Used to Know,” “Significant Other,” “Metal Lords,” “Shrill,” “Portlandia,” and more.

More of our coverage:

Oregon-filmed ‘Significant Other’ offers scares, and wackadoodle plot twists

Adam Driver and Seth Meyers joke about Oregon and Louisiana being perfect prehistoric locations for ‘65′

— Kristi Turnquist

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What suburban Portland school districts say about their ventilation rates

Eight of the 12 largest school districts in the Portland area say they’ve met or surpassed minimum recommendations for ventilation in all classrooms.Beaverton, Centennial, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, Reynolds, Tigard-Tualatin and West Linn-Wilsonville all say they’ve achieved or exceeded bare minimum ...

Eight of the 12 largest school districts in the Portland area say they’ve met or surpassed minimum recommendations for ventilation in all classrooms.

Beaverton, Centennial, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, Reynolds, Tigard-Tualatin and West Linn-Wilsonville all say they’ve achieved or exceeded bare minimum recommendations from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health of at least three to four air changes per hour.

Meanwhile, four other districts – Portland, David Douglas, Gresham-Barlow and North Clackamas – haven’t reached that threshold or didn’t provide The Oregonian/OregonLive with data or answers stating that they have.

Studies show the risk of transmitting COVID-19 or other airborne diseases grows considerably when a room’s total volume of air isn’t frequently replaced with fresh or filtered air every hour.

A bevy of experts and organizations told The Oregonian/OregonLive that districts should not settle for the minimum – and should instead target at least five or six air changes per hour.

Beaverton says it has reached at least five in every classroom. Hillsboro and Oregon City say they’ve attained at least six.

But while some districts didn’t explain their methodology, others said they calculated their classroom rates by using averages rather than checking each room. That means officials determined the overall air-handling capacity of their ventilation systems each hour, then divided that by the total volume of air in spaces served by those ventilation systems.

Experts say that’s an acceptable practice, if done with care and precision. Like in other districts, Hillsboro’s Operations Officer Casey Waletich said he’s confident his district’s numbers are accurate, with the district even hiring an engineer to double-check its airflow equations.

Only Portland, David Douglas and Oregon City say they hired consultants who went classroom to classroom to measure air changes.

Elliott Gall, an associate professor at Portland State University who specializes in indoor air quality, said he believes calculating air changes by room is most accurate because of complicated ventilation systems that can involve a “rat’s nest” of duct work that distribute air unequally between spaces.

“I think they deserve credit,” Gall said of the districts that measured airflow in each individual room.

Oregon City didn’t post airflow results on its website or keep written records of its numbers, said Director of Operations Michael Sweeten. But Sweeten said the district is confident all classrooms have achieved at least six changes per hour.

Both Portland’s and David Douglas’ websites include school-by-school reports outlining airflow in each classroom, cafeteria and gym.

Fully 25% of elementary and middle school classrooms in Portland Public Schools didn’t meet experts’ bare minimum recommendation of at least three hourly air changes, with portable air purifiers running. In the high schools, it was less than 1%.

In David Douglas, 7% of classrooms in elementary and middle schools and 6% in high schools didn’t meet the minimum of three air changes. But that was before the district placed powerful air purifiers in every classroom -- meaning the results look even better when compared to Portland’s. David Douglas plans to take measurements again at a date that hasn’t yet been set.

Experts say broadly distributing room-by-room numbers can create public-relations headaches – if the results are bad.

“In many places, they don’t want to make this information public,” said Jose-Luis Jimenez, an atmospheric chemistry professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and expert in indoor COVID-19 transmission. “The last thing you want is for people to know the ventilation is not good.”

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