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 Denver, CO 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 Denver, CO, 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 Denver, 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 Denver, 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.
Russell Wilson pushed to have Seahawks coach Pete Carroll fired before his departure from Seattle, according to a report Friday from The Athletic, though the ...
Russell Wilson pushed to have Seahawks coach Pete Carroll fired before his departure from Seattle, according to a report Friday from The Athletic, though the Denver Broncos' quarterback subsequently denied doing so on social media.
According to the report, Wilson asked Seahawks ownership in February 2022 to fire Carroll and general manager John Schneider with hopes that the team would hire Sean Payton to be the coach.
In his denial, Wilson tweeted Friday morning that Carroll "was a father figure to me" and that Schneider "believed in me and drafted me as well."
"I never wanted them fired. All any of us wanted was to win," Wilson wrote. "I'll always have respect for them and love for Seattle."
I love Pete and he was a father figure to me and John believed in me and drafted me as well. I never wanted them fired. All any of us wanted was to win. l'll always have respect for them and love for Seattle.
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 24, 2023
A lawyer for Wilson also disputed the report as "entirely fabricated." The Seahawks declined comment to The Athletic.
ESPN previously reported on the tense relationship between Wilson and the Seahawks over his 10-year tenure in Seattle, with sources describing a dysfunctional situation that built toward its eventual breaking point.
Wilson was ultimately traded to the Broncos in March for a haul that included multiple first- and second-round picks and quarterback Drew Lock, who served as the backup to Geno Smith as the Seahawks made the playoffs in 2022.
Following the trade, the Broncos gave Wilson a five-year, $245 million extension that included $165 million in guaranteed money. But they stumbled to a 5-12 season in 2022 that led to the firing of first-year coach Nathaniel Hackett and the bringing in of Payton as his replacement.
The Athletic also detailed issues with Wilson's first season in Denver, with players, coaches and staff members questioning some of the control the quarterback had. Examples included weekly private meetings with the offense held by Wilson, an office for Wilson located away from his teammates, play suggestions from Wilson that Hackett would add to the game plan and personal staff members the quarterback was allowed to have in the team facility.
Payton appeared to stifle some of Wilson's power earlier this month, when the coach said at his introductory news conference that Wilson's personal quarterback coach, Jake Heaps, would no longer be in the Broncos' facility.
"I'm not too familiar with that," Payton said Feb. 6 when asked about Wilson having Heaps in the building with access this past season. "That's foreign to me. That's not going to take place. I'm unfamiliar with it. Our staff will be here, our players will be here, and that will be it."
Payton also promised that Wilson, and all the Broncos players, would be held to his standard.
"You have law and order, as Bill [Parcells] would say," Payton said. "... You come in with this is how we're going to teach, this is how we're going to meet, this is how we're going to practice. ... Discipline, toughness and football makeup is going to be real important for who is a Denver Bronco. There is an element of discipline, there is an element of toughness, and look, it's not for everyone."
Payton later added, "I know what it looks like, and I know what it doesn't look like. And sometimes we're not asking. Sometimes it's nonnegotiable."
The Seahawks opened the 2022 season by beating the Broncos 17-16 on "Monday Night Football," with Wilson and Carroll only briefly interacting postgame. Carroll called the win "really rewarding" in a radio interview the following day.
"I didn't need the validation," Carroll told Seattle Sports 710-AM. "I just wanted it. I just wanted to win. I wanted to win for all of the reasons that come along with this one. Maybe as much as anything is representing the guys that have played before. It meant a lot to those guys. I was so thrilled to be able to hug those guys up and see them and look them in the eye."
Information from ESPN's Jeff Legwold and Brady Henderson was used in this report.
There was enough tension to make a therapist blush, and if it helped condition the Nuggets for a deep postseason run, even better.It took overtime, but the Nuggets withstood the Clippers, 134-124, in a gripping contest Sunday night to improve to 43-19 on the year and 28-4 at home. The Nuggets just needed to get to overtime. From there, their offense filleted Los Angeles’ defense with dagger 3-pointers and resounding alley-oops.“We jumped them in overtime,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said.Jamal Murray ...
There was enough tension to make a therapist blush, and if it helped condition the Nuggets for a deep postseason run, even better.
It took overtime, but the Nuggets withstood the Clippers, 134-124, in a gripping contest Sunday night to improve to 43-19 on the year and 28-4 at home. The Nuggets just needed to get to overtime. From there, their offense filleted Los Angeles’ defense with dagger 3-pointers and resounding alley-oops.
“We jumped them in overtime,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said.
Jamal Murray set the tone with a quick 3-pointer in the extra session, and Michael Porter Jr. followed suit, piggybacking on a clutch triple he hit in regulation. Nikola Jokic secured his 23rd triple-double of the season when he found Bruce Brown for an alley-oop lob late to seal it.
Jokic finished with 40 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Nuggets improved to 23-0 in games where the two-time MVP secured a triple-double. Porter finished with 29 points and four 3-pointers, while Murray logged 21 points and 12 assists.
“Jamal’s a warrior,” said Malone, who disclosed Murray was playing through back pain as the game dragged on.
Added Porter of his relationship with Murray: “We just have a trust.”
If Sunday was a preview of an upcoming postseason series, absolutely no one could complain.
Kawhi Leonard paced the Clippers with 33 points, and Bones Hyland, in his first game since being traded from Denver, ended the night with 10 points off the bench.
But the Nuggets poured in 62 points in the paint and dished 35 assists in the win.
Twice the Nuggets avoided disaster in the third quarter. On the first sequence, Russell Westbrook was whistled for a flagrant foul after landing in Porter’s shooting space on a made 3-pointer. When Porter went to the ground, he flexed his right ankle several times. When he stood up, there was a giant grin on his face, as if fans and teammates immediately thought the worst.
Porter was fantastic all game, but particularly to start the second half. He scored 15 points in the third quarter alone, unleashing both his marksmanship and his willingness to attack the rim with his size. Porter, who staggered with the second unit in the third, also had a significant impact on the defensive glass.
Of the bench unit, Malone deemed it a “work in progress,” and suggested interested parties be patient as the team ironed out its issues over the final stretch of the regular season.
Aaron Gordon also went head-over-heels in a scary fall but came up clean. Gordon had missed the last five games due to a painful rib contusion but wore a brace around his midsection to buffer any contact. The Nuggets matched the Clippers’ scoring and carried a 97-88 lead into the final quarter.
Malone said he would’ve been hard-pressed to find clips from Saturday’s blowout loss to Memphis that embodied that type of basketball his team endeavored to play.
So instead, he simplified the message.
“Play harder,” Malone said before the game.
Despite arriving back in Denver early Sunday morning, the Nuggets played with a verve befitting of the national TV matchup. There was crisp passing, solid spacing and a handful of momentum plays that helped establish Denver’s 66-58 lead at the break.
Jokic led all scorers with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting in the first half. On one signature play, he spun former teammate Mason Plumlee around before finishing the bucket. Numerous teammates, including Thomas Bryant and Reggie Jackson, mimicked the spin in front of Denver’s bench.
Murray was juiced for the matchup, too. He registered 13 in the first half, including a deep step-back 3-pointer with Hyland on him. Ball Arena started buzzing as soon as it sensed the matchup.
Hyland, to his credit, didn’t shy away from his return to Denver even as fans showered him with boos at each touch. He knocked down a couple of 3-pointers in the first half and then banged his chest after a tough finish inside.
The Los Angeles Clippers (33-29) face the Denver Nuggets (42-19) Sunday with tip-off at Ball Arena set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expe...
The Los Angeles Clippers (33-29) face the Denver Nuggets (42-19) Sunday with tip-off at Ball Arena set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Clippers are coming off a 176-175 overtime home loss Friday to the Sacramento Kings in their 1st game after the All-Star break. They failed to cover the 6.5-point spread as home favorites. They are 10-5 in their last 15 games overall.
The Nuggets played Saturday night, falling 112-94 to the Memphis Grizzlies as 3-point road underdogs. It snapped a 4-game winning streak and Denver is now 8-3 in their last 11 games.
The Nuggets are 3-0 against the Clippers this season.
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Nuggets 112, Clippers 106
The Nuggets, who are 4-4 when playing on no rest, have beaten the Clippers 5 straight times (3 this season) and 8 of the last 9 times they’ve played.
Denver is 27-4 at home while the Clippers are 18-15 on the road.
I like the Nuggets to win, but with a small spread and better value, PASS on the moneyline to bet the spread.
All 3 Nuggets’ wins over the Clippers this season have been by at least 10 points. Denver is 21-10 ATS at home and 4-0 ATS in the last 4 games following a loss. They are also 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against teams with a winning road record.
The Clippers are 18-15 ATS on the road this season, but are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against teams with a winning percentage of .600 or better.
BET NUGGETS -2.5 (-115).
The highest total of the 3 matchups this season between the 2 teams is 218.
The Over is 4-1 in the Nuggets’ last 5 home games and is 4-0 in the Clippers’ last 4 games when they score 125 or more in the previous game.
But for Sunday, I’m leaning toward the head-to-head trend.
BET UNDER 233.5 (-115).
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With Mike Mcglinchey set to hit unrestricted free agency in the coming weeks, it’s very realistic that the 49ers will need to replace their longtime starter at right tackle. Spotrac currently lists McGlinchey’s market value at 14.8 million, which might be more than the 49ers are willing to spend to retain his services.If...
With Mike Mcglinchey set to hit unrestricted free agency in the coming weeks, it’s very realistic that the 49ers will need to replace their longtime starter at right tackle. Spotrac currently lists McGlinchey’s market value at 14.8 million, which might be more than the 49ers are willing to spend to retain his services.
If McGlinchey is to sign elsewhere, there is a veteran option on the market who would be cost-effective while also fitting in seamlessly within Kyle Shanahan’s offense. That player is Billy Turner, who spent the 2022 season with the Denver Broncos following a three-year stint with the Green Bay Packers.
At 31 years of age, Turner has nine years of NFL experience after being selected in the third round of the 2014 draft. He also shares something in common with Trey Lance, as Turner is a North Dakota State alumni who played his college ball for the Bison, just like the 49ers quarterback.
Turner has played right tackle exclusively over the last two seasons, but also has experience playing right guard and left tackle at the NFL level. On top of the positional versatility Turner would bring, he also comes with a wealth of experience playing in a scheme that mirrors many of the same responsibilities he would have in the 49ers offense.
Perhaps the best-selling point for Turner is the price that the 49ers could feasibly bring him on board for. While Spotrac doesn’t have an official market value listed for Turner, he had a cap hit of just 2.5 million for the Broncos last season, which is a steal for a proven player to be a starting caliber tackle in the NFL.
If the bidding war for McGlinchey goes beyond a point where the 49ers feel comfortable, pivoting to a player like Turner could be a fantastic value. Based on Turner’s salary last year and the projected market for McGlinchey, the 49ers could end up saving well over ten million dollars by opting to let the latter walk in favor of signing the former.
That money could go a very long way in helping the 49ers fortify other areas of the roster, without the uncertainty that comes with plugging in a less known commodity at the position. Turner will be affordable, and he has 75 NFL starts under his belt. Losing McGlinchey would be tough, but replacing him with a player like Turner might be the best move in the long run.
Sunday is shaping up to be pretty nice! There will be wind and it will focus on the Palmer Divide, and all across Southern Colorado before ramping up in the mountains and foothills west of Denver tonight.Below are the alerts in place, we have a few regarding snow but most you see here are for winds, particularly east of the Continental Divide:The specifics for those zones highlighted near Denver:...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... *...
Sunday is shaping up to be pretty nice! There will be wind and it will focus on the Palmer Divide, and all across Southern Colorado before ramping up in the mountains and foothills west of Denver tonight.
Below are the alerts in place, we have a few regarding snow but most you see here are for winds, particularly east of the Continental Divide:
The specifics for those zones highlighted near Denver:
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT... West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, The Southern Front Range Foothills, Fort Collins, and Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver. * WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will lead to elevated fire weather conditions in areas without snow cover.
Temperatures for Sunday afternoon's highs are shown here. For Denver, we average out to about five days in the 60s each February, this year we have only managed one thus far.
Further, temperatures this winter are averaging out to be near 28°, currently 14th coldest December to February period on the Denver Area record.
Temperatures after Sunday do begin a gradual decline, coldest Thursday and that's when the next system will have moved through.
Let's turn now to snowfall, first by looking at how much snow fell this past week. For Colorado, I added some CoCoRaHS sites where public observers sent in their snowfall totals.
The San Juans in the southwestern part of the state had quite a week. So did folks across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and out west in California.
For the week ahead, there will be snow on the way to a lot of places, including Colorado by later Wednesday through Thursday. I cringe when folks make a snowfall forecast for city locations so far in advance, and we aren't going to do that here, but for a general idea of where the heaviest snow will fall, we can look at the next week to see that the West, and mid-Atlantic to New England states will have the most, with a relative gap through the nation's midsection.
As we get within 72 hours of the storm, that's when we begin to get increasingly specific with the snow's timing and totals. Don't miss those updates – subscribe to our email list today – we send you an email when there's important information and forecasts to deliver.