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 Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, 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.
The question asked to the Brooklyn Nets' Mikal Bridges in a recent video was simple: "Favorite athlete growing up?"The answer, however, took on new meaning after Bridges' trade to the Phoenix Suns earlier this month."Kevin Durant," Bridges replied after a moment, chuckling.Why the laughs?...
The question asked to the Brooklyn Nets' Mikal Bridges in a recent video was simple: "Favorite athlete growing up?"
The answer, however, took on new meaning after Bridges' trade to the Phoenix Suns earlier this month.
"Kevin Durant," Bridges replied after a moment, chuckling.
Why the laughs?
Bridges was part of the package Phoenix sent to Brooklyn in exchange for Durant at the NBA trade deadline.
Bridges probably never imagined being traded for Kevin Durant as he was growing up.
But he understands it.
More:Did Phoenix Suns hold Mikal Bridges back? ESPN analyst slammed for Brooklyn Nets take
After the trade, which also sent Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four unprotected first-round picks to Brooklyn for Durant and T.J. Warren, Bridges told reporters that he wasn't shocked by the move.
"It's KD," Bridges said. "I get it. I 100 percent get it. That's just how it is. I would rather say I'd rather be happy that I got traded for KD than probably like somebody else who I didn't think would be good or something like that. So just being a realist at the end of the day.
"Obviously, I'm going to miss everyone there, miss my home, miss all my friends that's back there, but I get it. You're getting Kevin Durant, bro. Maybe I would have probably made that trade too."
Bridges is even laughing about it now, too.
More:Phoenix Suns fans lament losing Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson in Kevin Durant trade
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PHOENIX — A chilly night in store around Arizona as morning temperatures will be in the teens and 20s in the high country and in the 30s in the Valley.
The latest winter storm rolled through Arizona earlier today bringing plenty of snow to the high country and rain to the Valley.
Rain amounts across the Valley ranged from only a few hundredths of an inch to as much as a half inch. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, 0.12 inches of rain.
Snow amounts across Northern and Eastern Arizona ranged from three to ten inches depending on elevation.
We'll dry out quickly behind this storm heading into Monday and Tuesday in the Valley.
Temperatures will warm up a few degrees and into the mid-60s but still sit several degrees below normal for the entire week.
Up in the high country, another round of snow showers begins for you Monday night into Tuesday afternoon.
Another winter storm is on the way and set to start impacting Arizona by midweek We're tracking more high winds, rain, and snow.
As of right now, early estimates show about a quarter of an inch to half an inch of rain in the Valley with significant snowfall possible above 5,000 feet. Snow levels could drop as low as 3,500 feet.
Stay tuned for updates as we get closer.
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 1.29" (-0.25" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 1.72"
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Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 5.78" (-1.44" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 7.02"
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After swinging the deal of the season in acquiring Kevin Durant at the 2023 trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns are now surveying the market for another ball-handler to assist Chris Paul and Cameron Payne, league sources tell Bleacher Report.The buyout market is relatively bare at the point guard position at the moment.However, there is a primary candidate the team is monitoring, according to sources: New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose.The 34-year-old has fallen out of the rotation, as he hasn't played in a game since Dec. ...
After swinging the deal of the season in acquiring Kevin Durant at the 2023 trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns are now surveying the market for another ball-handler to assist Chris Paul and Cameron Payne, league sources tell Bleacher Report.
The buyout market is relatively bare at the point guard position at the moment.
However, there is a primary candidate the team is monitoring, according to sources: New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose.
The 34-year-old has fallen out of the rotation, as he hasn't played in a game since Dec. 31. A buyout still feels unlikely, but sources close to the situation don't believe the door is completely shut on the possibility.
The 2010-11 MVP is earning $14.5 million this season and has a team option of $15.6 million for 2023-24 that the Knicks will not pick up, sources say.
Steph Talks 'Frustrating' Injury Process, How to Improve All-Star
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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, who has been sidelined since Feb. 4 due to partial tears to his superior tibiofibular ligaments and interosseous membrane on top of a contusion to his left leg, told B/R he's feeling good and a return will come "soon."
The Warriors (29-30) are in 10th place in the Western Conference with 23 games remaining, having lost on the road to the revamped Los Angeles Lakers 124-111 on Thursday night.
"I can't give a target date because this isn't an injury I've dealt with before. So, I just have to be careful and patient," he told B/R. "It's a frustrating process because unlike the other injuries I've been through, this is one where games are running out and we need to climb up the standings fast to make these playoffs. That's the hard part, but I'm going to do what's right and try to help my team make this push when I return."
Curry is expected to be reevaluated on Wednesday.
The 14-year veteran was named an All-Star for the ninth time in his career. He did not travel to All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, but he did watch the All-Star Game and observed how it lacked effort among its participants.
When asked about how Sunday's marquee game could be improved, Curry suggested an approach not many—if any—are even aware of.
"I think first off, it's on us. Players just have to play harder. But secondly, I think the league can ease up on all the obligations players have during All-Star Weekend. People don't understand the day-to-day responsibilities an All-Star has from [NBA-mandated] appearances, the photo shoots, the media responsibilities, etc.
"Even the player introductions and the draft on Sunday, it was too long. Players get fatigued. It's a lot going on. But it starts with us giving a damn, and also there are things I think the league can do to lighten the load for players."
Lonzo Ball Update
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball plans to receive a platelet-rich plasma injection in his problematic left knee to help minimize the pain he's still experiencing from a pair of operations he had in 2022, league sources tell Bleacher Report.
Ball, 25, underwent the PRP injection on the same knee in 2018.
This week the Bulls ruled Ball out for the remainder of the season. He will miss the entire 2022-23 campaign due to constant discomfort.
Mavs Getting Internal Reinforcements
The Dallas Mavericks expect forward Maxi Kleber to make his return from a hamstring tear at some point during their current six-game homestand.
Kleber, 31, has been sidelined for over two months.
Will Barton, Serge Ibaka's Buyout Market
Free-agent veterans Will Barton and Serge Ibaka are both said to be in great shape and are waiting for the right opportunities to present themselves.
Both of them are zeroed in on rejoining an NBA team this season.
Barton, 32, was recently bought out by the Washington Wizards. Ibaka, 33, was traded by the Milwaukee Bucks to the Indiana Pacers this month and was subsequently waived.
New-Look Lakers Bonding
With six new players added in the past month, the Los Angeles Lakers haven't had much time to form a bond off the court.
LeBron James and head coach Darvin Ham have been in discussions on a team-bonding activity, and they're in the process of planning an outing on the team's upcoming road trip, Ham told Bleacher Report.
The details of what the team will do is still to be determined, but the tentative date is Monday in Memphis.
OddsvsO/U+5-114+170o226.5-110-5-114-200u226.5-110O/U+2.5-105+125-2.5-115-145Edge Finder 112.87 Total Score ...
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112.87 | Total Score | 115.05 |
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46.48 | Field Goal % | 46.38 |
37.80 | Three Point % | 36.05 |
79.31 | Free Throw % | 73.87 |
44.08 | Total Rebounds | 49.34 |
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PHO | Stat Type | MIL |
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5-5 | Record | 5-5 |
5-5 | ATS | 5-5 |
7-2-1 | O/U | 7-2-1 |
116.20 | Score | 116.00 |
55.90 | Half Time Score | 55.30 |
50.56% | Field Goal Percentage | 47.83% |
39.60 | Rebounds | 45.50 |
121/306 | 3 Point Shots | 118/328 |
7.40 | Steals | 7.60 |
PHO | Record | MIL |
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33-28 | All | 42-17 |
21-10 | Home | 25-5 |
12-18 | Away | 17-12 |
24-14 | As Fav | 38-9 |
8-14 | As Dog | 4-8 |
32-28-1 | ATS | 33-23-3 |
17-13-1 | ATS Home | 19-11 |
15-15 | ATS Away | 14-12-3 |
27-31-3 | O/U | 28-31 |
12-17-2 | O/U Home | 20-10 |
15-14-1 | O/U Away | 8-21 |
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Kevin Durant | SF | Is out indefinitely, Knee |
Landry Shamet | PG | Is out indefinitely, Foot |
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Feb 24, 2023 | OKC | 124-115 | W | -9 | 227 | P/O | 46.67 | 81.25 | 14 |
Feb 16, 2023 | LAC | 107-116 | L | -1 | 222 | L/O | 47.19 | 75.00 | 11 |
Feb 14, 2023 | SAC | 120-109 | W | -2.5 | 234 | W/U | 56.82 | 81.25 | 7 |
Feb 10, 2023 | IND | 117-104 | W | +2.5 | 231 | W/U | 46.24 | 87.50 | 10 |
Feb 9, 2023 | ATL | 107-116 | L | +7.5 | 226.50 | L/U | 45.35 | 75.86 | 7 |
Feb 7, 2023 | BKN | 116-112 | W | -7 | 223.50 | L/O | 46.74 | 75.00 | 9 |
Feb 4, 2023 | DET | 116-100 | W | -5 | 228.50 | W/U | 56.00 | 67.74 | 11 |
Feb 3, 2023 | BOS | 106-94 | W | +10 | 220 | W/U | 43.16 | 85.71 | 12 |
Feb 1, 2023 | ATL | 100-132 | L | -1.5 | 232 | L/P | 40.70 | 83.87 | 4 |
Jan 30, 2023 | TOR | 114-106 | W | -1.5 | 220 | W/P | 49.43 | 80.95 | 11 |
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The Phoenix Suns (33-28) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (42-17) on Sunday with tip from Fiserv Forum scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert ...
The Phoenix Suns (33-28) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (42-17) on Sunday with tip from Fiserv Forum scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Phoenix knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-115 at home on Friday to push as 9-point favorites. In its last 10 games, Phoenix is 7-3 outright and 5-4-1 against the spread (ATS). This season, the Suns are 32-28-1 ATS.
The Bucks rolled past the Miami Heat 128-99 on Friday to cover as 5.5-point home favorites to win their 13th game in a row. They are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games to improve to 33-24-2 ATS on the season.
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Bucks 119, Suns 111
PASS.
The moneyline does not have as much value as a play on the spread in this matchup.
BET BUCKS -3.5 (-108).
The Bucks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall and 19-11 ATS at home on the season. While playing as a 3-4.5-point favorite this season, they are 5-2 ATS this season while the Suns are just 2-4 ATS while playing as a 2-4.5-point underdog.
Phoenix’s offense ranks just 22nd in the NBA for points per game (112.9) while the Milwaukee defense ranks 5th in the league for opponent points per game (111.4). While Antetokounmpo will be sidelined in this game, so will Durant, which will help the Bucks to come out with a sizeable victory.
The Suns are also 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Milwaukee between these 2 teams and just 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings overall.
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