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 Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ, 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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.
Highlighted by a trip to the Bahamas for multiple games in the Battle4Atlantis, welcoming Texas to McKale Center, and facing Gonzaga in Phoenix as part of Jerry Colangelo's Hall of Fame Series, the Arizona women's basketball team's 2023-24 nonconference schedule appears set.The UA released its list of dates and finalized nonconference opponents Wednesday, with the season effectively kicking off for coach Adia Barnes' Wildcats on Oct. 25 with an exhibition against West Texas A&M in McKale.That's followed by a second exhibiti...
Highlighted by a trip to the Bahamas for multiple games in the Battle4Atlantis, welcoming Texas to McKale Center, and facing Gonzaga in Phoenix as part of Jerry Colangelo's Hall of Fame Series, the Arizona women's basketball team's 2023-24 nonconference schedule appears set.
The UA released its list of dates and finalized nonconference opponents Wednesday, with the season effectively kicking off for coach Adia Barnes' Wildcats on Oct. 25 with an exhibition against West Texas A&M in McKale.
That's followed by a second exhibition against Point Loma at home on Nov. 1, then a trip to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to take on New Mexico State five days later. After that: three home games five days, Nov. 10-14, against NAU, Loyola Marymount, and San Diego.
Arizona then head to The Bahamas, where the Wildcats take on Memphis Nov. 18. Depending how that game goes, Arizona will play up to three games against others in the Battle4Atlantis field. DePaul, Michigan, middle Tennessee, Ole Miss, South Dakota and Howard are also in the field.
In December, Arizona gets UNLV in Las Vegas on Dec. 2 and UC-San Diego and Texas at home on Dec. 7 and Dec. 13, respectively.
Arizona then faces Gonzaga in Footprint Center, home to the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and NBA's Phoenix Suns as part of an eight-team, four-game showcase that also features the UA's men's program and ASU's men's and women's teams.
Lastly, the Wildcats wrap up their nonconference slate New Year's Eve at home against Seattle. The UA and Seattle programs are linked a bit, historically speaking; the 36-year head-coaching career of former UA boss Joan Bonvicini — Barnes played for Bonvicini from 1994-98 — included 17 seasons leading the Wildcats (1991-2008), followed by seven as coach at Seattle (2009-16).
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Photo By Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves | U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Thomas, 355th Force Support Squadron Chief Master... read moreDAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz– The 355th Force Support Squadron’s Chief Master Sgt. Carl E. Beck Airman Leadership School was named the Air Force Airman Leadership Sch...
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DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz– The 355th Force Support Squadron’s Chief Master Sgt. Carl E. Beck Airman Leadership School was named the Air Force Airman Leadership School of the Year 2022, Aug. 6, 2023.
Airman Leadership School is professional military education that teaches U.S. Air Force senior airmen (with at least 36 months time-in-service), newly appointed noncommissioned officers and frontline supervisors the necessary skills for a complex global environment. These skills include communication, trust, problem solving, critical thinking and negotiation.
“This education is important because as a military, we can mold staff sergeants for making decisions in big teams,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Thomas, 355th FSS ALS instructor. “It is up to our NCO corps to instill these skills to the next generation of Airmen.”
Also open to U.S. Space Force and civilian applicants, the schoolhouse deliberately develops students into highly competent frontline supervisors, strengthening the backbone of the armed forces.
“Only 1% of our Nation signs up to do what we do” said Thomas. “So we have to get back to the basics and ensure these standards are upheld.”
In line with the National Defense Strategy, 10 Davis-Monthan ALS instructors cultivate a workforce the nation needs: Airmen who understand complex situations, and think critically.
“I am grateful to be surrounded by an amazing team,” said Tech. Sgt. Andrew Denney, 355th FSS ALS instructor. “All of the instructors want to create an amazing environment for our students to learn and grow.”
As recipients of an Air Force-level award, these instructors have gone above and beyond the Air Force’s standard of excellence. By partnering with 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern), the ALS cadre brought international allies to the schoolhouse, providing tips and tricks to how the U.S. military trains its future NCO corp with professional military education.
An additional factor to their success was obtaining student feedback and implementing the necessary change. The cadre’s deliberate course modifications bolstered their success.
Leading with Air Force values, like excellence, these instructors train more than 600 students annually, allowing a wealth of knowledge and lessons learned to be brought back to the students' home units.
“We are held to a higher standard, in the Profession of Arms,” said Thomas. “The next fight is coming and we need to be ready to go.”
TodayThe first University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine class is set to graduate next week. President Robert C. Robbins will confer 106 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees on Aug. 24.The state's first and only public veterinary medicine program, launched in 2020, is unique in that the curriculum spans three years, unlike most traditional veterinary degree programs in the U.S., which are four years. The program design allows ...
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The first University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine class is set to graduate next week. President Robert C. Robbins will confer 106 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees on Aug. 24.
The state's first and only public veterinary medicine program, launched in 2020, is unique in that the curriculum spans three years, unlike most traditional veterinary degree programs in the U.S., which are four years. The program design allows students to enter the workforce one year sooner.
Another distinct aspect of the program is that students interact with live animals from the very beginning, unlike conventional four-year programs, in which students often don't touch animals until their third year. This active-learning model gives students real-world experience in veterinary medicine from day one.
"The three-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, with its innovative curriculum, will help meet the demand for veterinarians both in state and nationally, paving the way for the University of Arizona to become a leader in veterinary medical education," Robbins said. "The first graduation ceremony for the College of Veterinary Medicine is a proud moment for the university, and these graduates have been well prepared to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people and animals throughout Arizona and beyond."
The college's inaugural Commencement is a major milestone for students and their loved ones, as well as the faculty and staff of the college, said Julie Funk, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The first class also represents the success of the university and the many communities and stakeholders that have supported the college along the way, added Funk, who will deliver the Commencement keynote address.
The ceremony will take place at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 24. The event will be livestreamed on Vimeo. The ceremony is open to anyone, and tickets are not necessary. However, RSVPs via the event website are strongly recommended.
Doors will open at 4 p.m., and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bags are allowed, provided they are clutches no larger than 8 inches by 5 inches or clear bags no larger than 14 inches by 16 inches. A complete list of restrictions can be found on the music hall website.
Additional speakers at the event will include Anthony Martin, associate professor of practice at the College of Veterinary Medicine, and graduating veterinary medicine student Ari Adams, a first-generation college graduate.
Adams has been accepted into a yearlong small-animal internship at Gilbert Queen Creek Emergency Veterinarian & Pet Urgent Care in Phoenix's East Valley. As of July 1, more than 47% of College of Veterinary Medicine graduates have landed internships or jobs with corporations or private practices.
The graduates will specialize in various disciplines, including emergency and critical care, small-animal general practice, equine medicine, and mixed animal practice, which includes small and large animals.
Some of the in-state employers hiring College of Veterinary Medicine graduates include Jackpot Veterinary Center in Tucson, Canyon Pet Hospital in Flagstaff, and Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital in Prescott Valley. Out-of-state employers include BluePearl pet hospitals in Georgia and Texas, VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center locations in California and Oregon, and Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center in Virginia.
"I am deeply grateful and excited to celebrate this milestone with the entire community," Funk said. "And I cannot wait to see what this inaugural class achieves as they move forward with their careers."
It's like a scene from a movie. An Arizona woman returned home from vacation to an unexpected guest, a snake in her toilet!TUCSON, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - This story is like a scene from a movie. An Arizona woman returned home from vacation to an unexpected guest, a snake in her toilet! She called a local rattlesnake company who had to come three separate times because each time they tried to get the snake out, it would go back into the toilet.It’s a worst nightmare for some, but it was real for Michelle. An employee with...
It's like a scene from a movie. An Arizona woman returned home from vacation to an unexpected guest, a snake in her toilet!
TUCSON, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - This story is like a scene from a movie. An Arizona woman returned home from vacation to an unexpected guest, a snake in her toilet! She called a local rattlesnake company who had to come three separate times because each time they tried to get the snake out, it would go back into the toilet.
It’s a worst nightmare for some, but it was real for Michelle. An employee with a local rattlesnake company was taking a video with one hand while grabbing the snake out of the toilet with his other hand! Luckily, he got the snake out, but not without a few scratches.
“I immediately screamed probably the most blood-curdling scream ever to come out of my body and jumped back and threw the toilet lid down,” homeowner Michelle Lespron said.
Lespron returned to her Tucson home after vacation to the unexpected guest in her toilet. “I thought literally this was only the stuff of horror novels,” she said. “I sent it to a few people afterwards, and literally every person thought I was playing a joke on them, and I’m like no that’s my bathroom, and that’s what was waiting for me after my trip.”
Lespron called Rattlesnake Solutions. They do all kinds of snake removal. The worker is taking video while trying to grab the snake and even getting bitten in the process. “It’s a coachwhip snake. They bite if you pick one up. They’re fast and intelligent snakes. There is no venom, though,” Bryan Hughes, the owner of Rattlesnake Solutions, said. “We prefer not to be bitten or bleed by anything, but it’s not any worse than getting some scratches by gardening.”
This wasn’t his first time out to the house. This snake was stubborn. He tried to get the snake out several times over the two days. Hughes says you do not need to worry, and this is extremely rare. “We get maybe one out of every 1500 calls is a snake in a toilet or less, especially a big snake like that it’s very rare,” he said.
Even after the man removes the snake from the toilet, it isn’t too happy. It tries to strike at him again. Hughes says if you find yourself in this situation, the best thing to do is call a professional to make sure it’s not venomous. “There’s a lot of reasons a snake can be in a toilet. Usually, when we get these kinds of calls, it’s because there is something wrong with the pipes in the area or the septic has an issue,” Hughes said.
While Lespron is happy for their help, she says she’s extra cautious now. “I could not use that restroom. Thank goodness I had another one,” she said. “Now, even if I’m tired in the middle of the night, I always turn the light on and lift it up carefully and look to make sure there are no critters in my toilet ready to take a bite out of my butt.”
Hughes says now is a good time to ensure your house is sealed. Don’t leave any doors open or excess water outside. He says in this extreme heat, snakes are becoming desperate for ways to stay cool and things to drink.
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