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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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.
Seth Meyers is bringing his live comedy show to Mesa for one night only at Mesa Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.MORE THINGS TO DO: Tickets go on sale Friday for Devour Culinary ClassicLive Nation and Mesa Arts Center customers will have access to a presale beginning Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. All presales will end Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 p...
Seth Meyers is bringing his live comedy show to Mesa for one night only at Mesa Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.
MORE THINGS TO DO: Tickets go on sale Friday for Devour Culinary Classic
Live Nation and Mesa Arts Center customers will have access to a presale beginning Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. All presales will end Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. Get tickets at mesaartscenter.com or call the box office during regular business hours at 480-644-6500.
Seth Meyers is an Emmy Award-winning writer and host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”
Meyers hosted the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2014 and was Emmy nominated in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. In 2018 he hosted the 75th Golden Globe Awards, which was Emmy nominated for Outstanding Variety Special. In 2019, he released his debut standup special “Lobby Baby” on Netflix, which was Emmy nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. “Late Night” won back-to-back Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Talk Show in 2020 and 2021. In addition, Meyers was named one of the 2014 TIME 100, Time magazine’s 100 most influential people.
Meyers began his TV career with “Saturday Night Live” in 2001, where he was a cast member for 13 seasons. Meyers served as head writer for nine seasons and “Weekend Update” anchor for eight. In 2011, Meyers won the Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for host Justin Timberlake’s musical monologue. In all, Meyers has garnered 26 Emmy nominations for his work in television.
Meyers currently executive produces the comedy “A.P. Bio” and “The Amber Ruffin Show” on Peacock. He executive produced and lent his voice to Hulu’s animated superhero show “The Awesomes,” which ran for three seasons. In addition, Meyers joined forces with “SNL” alums Fred Armisen and Bill Hader to create IFC’s Emmy-nominated docu-parody series “Documentary Now!”
Meyers hosted the 2010 and 2011 ESPY Awards on ESPN and headlined the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner to rave reviews.
Legacy Park in Mesa could live to see another day, after its lawyers announced in federal bankruptcy court Tuesday it had a deal to secure buyers.Legacy Park will sell for $25.5 million with the buyer Burke Operating Partners to provide $19.5 million and $6 million to come from the landlord Pacific Proving LLC. It's a tiny fraction of what the owners spent to develop it.The 320-acre youth sports complex cost ...
Legacy Park in Mesa could live to see another day, after its lawyers announced in federal bankruptcy court Tuesday it had a deal to secure buyers.
Legacy Park will sell for $25.5 million with the buyer Burke Operating Partners to provide $19.5 million and $6 million to come from the landlord Pacific Proving LLC. It's a tiny fraction of what the owners spent to develop it.
The 320-acre youth sports complex cost about $283 million to build using private bond funds issued by the Arizona Industrial Development Authority.
Tuesday's courtroom drama, which came 24 hours after a hearing described as "D-Day" for the park's future, and after U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Daniel Collins said the "anticipation was killing" him, started in familiar territory. Collins agreed to a request for yet another continuance, this time for 90 minutes, to allow the parties to work out final differences.
By 3 p.m., Keith Bierman, the park’s financial manager, told Collins that they had a deal. He also assured that the park had the money to keep the doors open through the closing of the deal.
That is in part because of cash that the park has on hand and a $750,000 donation from Pacific Proving as well as a waiver to Legacy Park's November rent.
While the framework of a deal has been presented to the judge, court hearings won't end here. A sale hearing to close the deal with the judge's approval will be scheduled for Nov. 20 with the expectation to close by Nov. 30. Now the legal teams will get putting the purchase agreement in writing, for final court approval.
That will be the day "money changes hands," Henk Taylor, a legal representative for Legacy Cares, told the Arizona Republic.
Objections to the sale are due Nov. 15.
Of the $25.5 million, the funding will be distributed to the lien claimants, professional fees and bondholders who financed the construction of the park.
About $19.1 million will go to pay the mechanic lien claimants, who were roughly owed $30 million. Okland Construction Company, Inc., was the last major lienholder to agree to the tentative terms of the deal.
Bondholders will get $2.2 million and 11% of equity in the buyer. Another $3.9 million will be set aside to pay for professional fees.
Jim Reed, who represents RKS Plumbing and Mechanical, one of the lienholders, told the Republic, that his client was happy with the settlement and that it was fair. "Everybody had a little bit of pain but nothing like if the park had closed," he said.
Now they wait for the deal to finalize.
Once again a group of sports directors were in the courtroom awaiting their fate. At the announcement that a deal had been agreed on soft applause was heard in the courtroom. Hugs were given and enthusiastic handshakes were shared.
Paul Hardiman, the director of the park’s basketball club, approached the bench to give thanks to the judge for his patience with the lawyers.
"You just showed life is about moments and we have the power to do something," he said. "The doors are open and the families can come."
Reporter Maritza Dominguez covers Mesa and Gilbert and can be reached at maritza.dominguez@arizonarepublic.com or 480-271-0646. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @maritzacdom.
Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta and Charlie Puth are expected to perform at the "TikTok in the Mix" concert at Sloan Park in Mesa.MESA, Ariz. — TikTok is inviting some of the most popular musicians on its platform to come to Mesa for a live concert in December.Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta and Charlie Puth have all been recently announced as the headlining acts of the "TikTok in the Mix" concert on Dec. 10 at Sloan Park.The social media company said the concert will be "a first-of-its-kind live...
Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta and Charlie Puth are expected to perform at the "TikTok in the Mix" concert at Sloan Park in Mesa.
MESA, Ariz. — TikTok is inviting some of the most popular musicians on its platform to come to Mesa for a live concert in December.
Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta and Charlie Puth have all been recently announced as the headlining acts of the "TikTok in the Mix" concert on Dec. 10 at Sloan Park.
The social media company said the concert will be "a first-of-its-kind live global music event" that will be streamed live on TikTok.
"I love TikTok because it allows me to truly connect with the greatest fans in the world on a real level. I can't wait to see y'all in person at TikTok in the Mix," Cardi B said in a statement. "Arizona, get ready to party with me!"
Artists are expected to perform in the round — meaning fans will be seated all around the performers — allowing for an up close experience for those in attendance.
Pre-sale tickets will be available exclusively through TikTok. Fans who follow the headline artists will get a special code allowing them to buy tickets starting Friday, Oct. 27, at 9 a.m.
Tickets will go on general sale starting Thursday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m.
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TikTok is bringing its first global music experience — TikTok in the Mix — to Sloan Park in Mesa on Sunday, Dec. 10, with Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta and Charlie Puth performing in the round.The concert also features up-and-coming talents Isabel LaRosa, Kaliii, LU KALA and Sam Barber from the TikTok Elevate emerging artist program.In the Mix will also bring to life TikTok's famous For You feed, with activities inspired by the community's favorite trends.TikTok has become the new home of music ...
TikTok is bringing its first global music experience — TikTok in the Mix — to Sloan Park in Mesa on Sunday, Dec. 10, with Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta and Charlie Puth performing in the round.
The concert also features up-and-coming talents Isabel LaRosa, Kaliii, LU KALA and Sam Barber from the TikTok Elevate emerging artist program.
In the Mix will also bring to life TikTok's famous For You feed, with activities inspired by the community's favorite trends.
TikTok has become the new home of music discovery. Every day, more than 1 billion TikTok visitors across the world connect with their favorite artists and creators. It's where trends are ignited and songs find new audiences, whatever genre, era or style.
In the Mix has been designed to celebrate the joy of music on TikTok.
In the Mix will be streamed around the world through TikTok Live. The video and event production are designed for TikTok's vertical format by award-winning director Hamish Hamilton and Done+Dusted.
In a press release, Paul Hourican, TikTok's global head of music partnerships and programming, said, "Our vision is to create a show that is reimagined for the TikTok age and our music-loving global community."
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TikTok in the Mix is a ticketed event for all ages. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Presale tickets for TikTok in the Mix will be available Friday, Oct. 27, exclusively on TikTok.
Fans who follow the headlining artists on TikTok can receive a code allowing them to purchase tickets from 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, until 10:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30.
Tickets go on general sale at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2.
To find out more, search for 'In The Mix' on TikTok or visit TikTokInTheMix.com.
Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Follow him on Twitter @EdMasley.
Burke Operating Partners has been announced as the new owners of Legacy Park in Mesa after previous owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.MESA, Ariz. — Legacy Park in Mesa is expected to remain in operation after a buyer stepped up to purchase the large sports complex after the previous owners filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Burke Operating...
Burke Operating Partners has been announced as the new owners of Legacy Park in Mesa after previous owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
MESA, Ariz. — Legacy Park in Mesa is expected to remain in operation after a buyer stepped up to purchase the large sports complex after the previous owners filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Burke Operating Partners have been announced as the new owners of the 320-acre complex after a $25.5 million sale was reached during a recent bankruptcy court hearing. The sale is expected to close by the end of November.
The previous owner filed for bankruptcy earlier this year shortly after Bell Bank pulled out of a partnership with the sports facility.
Burke's purchase agreement is expected to resolve the complex bankruptcy case and lead to new partnerships for the park.
The large park near Ellsworth and Pecos roads opened in early 2022 and has several baseball, football, soccer and lacrosse fields.
In a joint statement, Burke Operating Partners and the park's restructuring officer said the following:
“This purchase ensures that a vibrant and popular sports complex will serve the community for years to come. Millions have enjoyed this facility since its doors opened in January 2022, and now those doors will remain open as a fresh start for this beloved park gets underway.
Indeed, we look forward to capital and operational improvements that will enhance the property’s future while preserving jobs and continuing to bring tremendous benefit to the community."
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