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 Sacramento, CA 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 Sacramento, CA, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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.
Records show a new owner for the site of a well-known eatery in East Sacramento that closed about five years ago.An entity called 4900 Folsom Blvd Holdings LLC, with the same address as real estate investment and development firm Ridge Capital, bought what was Burr's Fountain at 4920 Folsom Blvd. in recent weeks, records show.Messages left with Ridge Capital and Mike Diepenbrock, a pr...
Records show a new owner for the site of a well-known eatery in East Sacramento that closed about five years ago.
An entity called 4900 Folsom Blvd Holdings LLC, with the same address as real estate investment and development firm Ridge Capital, bought what was Burr's Fountain at 4920 Folsom Blvd. in recent weeks, records show.
Messages left with Ridge Capital and Mike Diepenbrock, a principal at the company, were not returned.
A source familiar with the deal who asked not to be identified said the new owner plans to find a new tenant for the existing building, a 1,705-square-foot ice cream shop space on a lot of about a third of an acre. The new owner paid $1.4 million.
City records do not show any recent planning or building permit applications for that address. The current building on the property dates to 1956 and has 29 parking spaces around it.
No contact information could be found for the sellers, Debra Glauz and Steven Link, co-trustees of the Arlaine Link and the Kent R. and Arlaine Link Family Revocable Trust. Aaron Marchand and Kimio Bazett of Turton Commercial Real Estate represented the seller, while Scott Kingston of Turton and Mark Hefner of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer.
During and especially after Burr's Fountain closed in 2018, the property's parking had demand from customers at a neighboring Trader Joe's store on Folsom Boulevard.
Burr's Fountain had a nearly 30-year run serving ice cream as well as soups and sandwiches before owner Jim Burr decided to retire, according to news reports from the time. To more than one generation of nearby kids, the place was a destination to get a cone or other chilled dessert.
In 2019, Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab signed a lease to open a location there, but only served ice cream out of a trailer on the property before ending operations at least a year ago.
The sellers in the deal to 4900 Folsom Blvd Holdings filed a lawsuit against Doc Burnstein's last spring over failure to pay rent and other allegations.
A mandatory settlement conference in that case is set for October 2024, with a trial to follow in December 2024 if settlement talks aren't successful.
The Phoenix Suns are reportedly planning to meet with Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as they begin their search for a new head coach.ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday that Fernandez is one of several assistant coaches the Suns are seeking permission to interview. Others include Milwaukee Bucks assistant Charles Lee and Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic.The Suns fired coach Monty Williams after four sea...
The Phoenix Suns are reportedly planning to meet with Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as they begin their search for a new head coach.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday that Fernandez is one of several assistant coaches the Suns are seeking permission to interview. Others include Milwaukee Bucks assistant Charles Lee and Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic.
The Suns fired coach Monty Williams after four seasons Saturday. Williams was dismissed after Phoenix was eliminated from the playoffs with a 125-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Williams, the 2021-22 NBA Coach of the Year, is one of several high-profile coaches who have been fired in recent weeks. That list includes Nick Nurse, who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019; Mike Budenholzer, who won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021; and Doc Rivers, who led the Philadelphia 76ers to three consecutive Eastern Conference semifinals.
Fernandez, 40, reportedly interviewed with the Raptors on April 28. He is often mentioned as one of the top young coaching candidates in the league.
Fernandez just completed his first season as associate head coach in Sacramento, where he served as Mike Brown’s lead assistant. Brown was named NBA Coach of the Year after leading the Kings to the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, ending the longest playoff drought in NBA history after 16 consecutive losing seasons.
Fernandez, a native of Barcelona, Spain, began his NBA coaching career as a player development coach on Brown’s staff with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2009. He worked as an assistant with the G League Canton Charge in 2013-14, served as head coach in Canton from 2014-16 and joined the Denver Nuggets in 2016-17.
Fernandez spent six seasons in Denver as an assistant under former Kings coach Michael Malone. During that time, Fernandez also served as an assistant under Brown with the Nigerian national team at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
When Brown agreed to interview with the Kings after six seasons as Steve Kerr’s lead assistant with the Golden State Warriors, one of his first calls was to Fernandez. Brown hired Fernandez days after accepting the job in May 2022.
This story was originally published May 18, 2023, 2:09 PM.
WHAT TO KNOW: Amid ongoing flood impacts in the Central Valley, the state is extending flood diversion flexibilities implemented for the Tulare Lake Basin to the San Joaquin River Basin as the latter faces increased flood risks due to snowmelt. Today’s order finetunes flood diversion and groundwater recharge efforts based on the latest information and responds to a local request for Kern River floodwater to be allowed into the California Aqueduct to reduce flows into the Tulare Lake Basin.SACRAMENTO ...
WHAT TO KNOW: Amid ongoing flood impacts in the Central Valley, the state is extending flood diversion flexibilities implemented for the Tulare Lake Basin to the San Joaquin River Basin as the latter faces increased flood risks due to snowmelt. Today’s order finetunes flood diversion and groundwater recharge efforts based on the latest information and responds to a local request for Kern River floodwater to be allowed into the California Aqueduct to reduce flows into the Tulare Lake Basin.
SACRAMENTO – In response to the latest runoff conditions and flood impact modeling, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order updating and extending recent emergency actions to allow expedited floodwater diversion, debris removal, levee repairs and other flood preparation and response activities in the Tulare Lake and San Joaquin River Basins, and to allow diversion of floodwater for groundwater recharge purposes statewide.
Today’s order extends to the San Joaquin River Basin floodwater diversion waivers included in a prior executive order covering the Tulare Lake Basin. The San Joaquin River Basin may face increased flood risk as the historic snowpack in the Sierra Nevada continues to melt. The order includes refined requirements for new flood diversion and groundwater recharge efforts in the Tulare Lake and San Joaquin River Basins to protect water quality, infrastructure and wildlife habitats.
“With flooding impacts expected to continue into the summer, California is committed to supporting robust preparation, response and recovery efforts in this hard-hit region, and to using floodwaters to recharge our critical groundwater supplies where it’s safe to do so,” said Governor Newsom. “We’ll continue working with local partners to protect lives and livelihoods on the ground while advancing investments to protect communities throughout the state from future flooding.”
At the request of the Kern River Watermaster, the order also facilitates diversions of water into the Kern River Intertie which connects to the California Aqueduct, a part of the State Water Project system. These diversions will reduce the amount of excess Kern River water that could otherwise contribute to flooding in the Tulare Lake Basin. State agencies are working with the Kern River Watermaster to implement the use of the intertie as soon as this week.
The full text of today’s executive order can be found here.
Last week, Governor Newsom announced new proposed investments for a total of $492 million in budget funding to support the response to flood impacts throughout the state and help communities build resilience to future floods. This includes funding for multi-benefit floodplain reconnection and habitat restoration projects in the San Joaquin and Tulare Basins. In addition, the state will provide funding to raise a levee in Corcoran that is critical to maintaining public safety in the Tulare Basin region.
The Administration is also proposing legislation that codifies provisions from the March 10 executive order that set clear conditions for diverting floodwaters for groundwater recharge without permits or affecting water rights. With DWR projecting continued flooding impacts in the coming months, the state continues to support and conduct operations to forecast flood impacts and provide technical assistance and flood fighting materials to help protect communities and infrastructure.
Kings star prospect Vezenkov wins 2022-23 EuroLeague MVP originally appeared on ...
Kings star prospect Vezenkov wins 2022-23 EuroLeague MVP originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Kings prospect Sasha Vezenkov was named the EuroLeague Most Valuable Player for the 2022-23 season on Thursday.
The standout EuroLeague forward averaged 17.2 points per game while shooting 53.8 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from 3-point range in 38 games played for the Olympiacos. He ranked second in the league in both rebounds (6.8) and 2-point shots made (4.4).
The award is voted upon by fans, media, team captains and head coaches. It has existed and been awarded by the EuroLeague since the 2004-05 season.
NBA superstar and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić won the award while playing for Real Madrid during the 2017-18 season. Former Kings big man Nemanja Bélica won it in the 2014-15 season.
Ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft, Sacramento traded its No. 49 pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for cash considerations and the draft rights to Vezenkov.
One year later, the 6-foot-9 versatile forward reportedly is seriously considering the possibility of playing in the NBA for the 2023-24 season, Marc Stein reported earlier this month.
Stein also reported, citing a source, that a deal between Vezenkov and the Kings is "trending toward inevitable."
Fresh off a historic season that included snapping a 16-season playoff drought, the EuroLeague MVP joining the Kings in Sacramento next season could take their roster to a whole new level.
Report: Suns want to interview Kings' Fernandez for HC job originally appeared on ...
Report: Suns want to interview Kings' Fernandez for HC job originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
The NBA coaching carousel is spinning, and one team reportedly is looking into a member of the Sacramento Kings’ staff for its top job.
The Phoenix Suns have sought out interviews with Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez, Milwaukee Bucks associate head coach Charles Lee and Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Darko Rajakovic, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday.
Fernandez, 40, began his NBA coaching career in 2009 with the Cleveland Cavaliers as a player development coach. He spent four seasons in the role before taking an assistant job and later becoming the head coach for the Canton Charge, the Cavs’ D-League affiliate.
The Spaniard moved to an NBA bench in 2016 when he became an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets. He was on Michael Malone’s staff from 2016 to 2022.
Fernandez joined the Kings last summer after they hired Mike Brown, who went on to earn 2022-23 NBA Coach of the Year honors by leading the team back to the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
The Suns fired 2021-22 NBA Coach of the Year Monty Williams on Saturday after the team bowed out in the second round against the Denver Nuggets. They are joined by the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons as teams with head coach openings. The Houston Rockets already hired former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka to replace Stephen Silas.