Ship A Car Blog: Expert Car Shipping Tips & Industry News - Page 30

A reference guide to North American trucking and logistics events, how to choose which to attend, and what they signal about capacity.

Los Angeles is the largest vehicle origin market in the country, which works in your favor on price. Access is what varies, wildly, across the region.

Explore the drastic effects of the 2023 Mississippi River drought on U.S. grain transportation, highlighting the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in maintaining export efficiency and navigating rising freight costs amidst environmental adversities.

A carrier can refuse a vehicle with pressurized oxygen cylinders aboard. Strip the fit out before booking, not after.

Maersk’s groundbreaking initiative to incorporate SpaceX’s Starlink internet into its shipping operations heralds a new era for maritime connectivity in the U.S. This strategic move is set to dramatically increase operational efficiency, revolutionize data management, and enhance communication channels across Maersk’s extensive fleet. By leveraging high-speed internet capabilities, Maersk not only fortifies its position as an industry innovator but also sets a new standard for commercial maritime operations.

Oilfield transport is defined by where the equipment has to end up, not what it weighs. Plan the last five miles of unpaved lease road first.

Workhorse Aero’s Horsefly drone is poised to revolutionize the logistics industry with its impending FAA Part 135 certification. By partnering with UPS Flight Forward, this cutting-edge drone is set to enhance last-mile delivery with its 10-pound payload capacity and a 10-mile range. As the industry anticipates this advancement, Workhorse Aero stands at the forefront of aerial delivery innovation.

Where mobilization money actually goes, how the pay item works, and seven transport tactics that shrink the biggest controllable line in the budget.

Union Pacific has launched a groundbraking intermodal service that connects the industrial giants of Mexico with the thriving markets of the Southeast United States. This service, which works with important train partners, offers improved connectivity, financial gains, and environmental sustainability. The collaboration between Florida East Coast Railway and Norfolk Southern highlights a dedication to effectiveness and customer-focused solutions, representing a significant advancement in multimodal freight transportation.

Climate change’s looming $10 billion annual impact on U.S. shipping by 2050 calls for urgent adaptation, with droughts, storms, and rising seas threatening critical supply lines. The industry’s pivot to sustainable ship design and AI-driven logistics emerges as a beacon of innovation in this transformative era.

Many top 10 car shipping lists are advertising, and the ranking reflects who paid rather than who performs. Telling them apart is a useful skill.

A show does not move because a truck was late. Build the buffer in at booking, because delivery windows are windows and not appointments.

Examining the challenges of transitioning to electric semi-trucks in the US, trucker Chace Barber points to power demands, battery weight, and outdated grid infrastructure. With the rising interest in eco-friendly transport, Barber suggests hybrid diesel-electric models, like those by Edison Motors, as a potential solution, shedding light on the evolving landscape of the trucking industry.

Carrier supply into Miami is excellent, but the snowbird cycle swings rates by hundreds of dollars and the street decides the rest.