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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:

Why Are Drayage Companies in San Jose, CA So Important?

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.

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RelyEx Solves Problems

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.

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RelyEx Has a Unique Vantage Point

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:

  • Inventory Management
  • Logistics
  • Purchasing
  • Finance

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.

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RelyEx Nurtures Strong Carrier Relationships

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 San Jose, 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.

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Customers choose RelyEx because:

  • We are a reliable drayage logistics partner that manages your freight from beginning to end
  • We have a rare industry vantage point with 30+ years of client-side experience
  • We foster and fortify the strongest vendor relations
  • We take a proactive approach to problem-solving, not a reactive approach
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Your Drayage Shipments Managed from Start to Finish

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.

We Source Top-Notch Operators at the Best Prices

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.

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We Make Transparent, Timely Communication a Priority

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.

We Have Robust Project Management Experience

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.

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Paperwork Errors

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.

Payment Delays

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.

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Paperwork 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:

  • Damaged Container Storage
  • Custom Released Containers
  • Storage Containers Are Too Heavy

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The Supply Chain Partner You Can Count On

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.

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Oilers look to carry pre-break success to San Jose

The Edmonton Oilers went into the holiday break coming off a pair of massive third-period comeback victories.Now, the trick will be to build on those wins when they resume the schedule by kicking off a three-game road trip against the ...

The Edmonton Oilers went into the holiday break coming off a pair of massive third-period comeback victories.

Now, the trick will be to build on those wins when they resume the schedule by kicking off a three-game road trip against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

The Oilers, who have won 10 of their past 13 games, headed into the hiatus after scoring four third-period goals en route to a 4-3 comeback victory over the New York Rangers on Friday.

The night before, they also tallied four times in the final frame during a comeback 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.

The last time Edmonton visited San Jose, the Oilers lost 3-2 on Nov. 9. A few days later, coach Jay Woodcroft was fired and replaced by Kris Knoblauch. Since that loss, the Oilers have produced a 13-6-0 record.

The Oilers are not interested in looking back at that game, however.

"We're thinking about the hockey we were playing before the break, where we need to get to and where we're going," forward Derek Ryan said. "We're trying to build our game, build consistency in our game."

The current three-game trip through California is an opportunity to continue the turnaround and climb the standings.

"Even in the three-game losing streak (from Dec. 14-19), I thought we deserved a better fate," Knoblauch said. "We've been able to string together some wins. A lot of it has to do with our defensive structure limiting the goals against, and a lot of that has to be attributed to our goaltending."

The Sharks are coming off a 5-1 road loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday and are on a six-game losing skid that has them back to the bottom of the league standings.

Making the latest result all the worse for the struggling Sharks: They had a 1-0 lead after the first period but surrendered a pair of early second-period goals 13 seconds apart and never recovered.

"We were playing good," San Jose forward Mikael Granlund said. "Then they score, and then one right after. We got to be mentally stronger with those kind of situations. After that, our game went down. It wasn't good enough."

Sharks coach David Quinn said of the game leaving the team's grasp, "It's happened to us too often this year (so) you could just feel it again. And then it just got away from us. We got demoralized."

Good news has been hard to find of late for the Sharks, but one positive is the play of forward Fabian Zetterlund. He opened the scoring Wednesday with his 10th goal of the season, giving him a three-game point streak.

"He's been great," Granlund said of Zetterlund. "Throughout the season, you can tell how much he's growing, too. He's establishing that power forward guy in this league. He's (a) strong dude out there, skates well and can shoot the puck. He's only going to get better."

The Sharks have a big question heading into the Edmonton clash: Who will play in net? San Jose is carrying three goaltenders after summoning Magnus Chrona from the minors. He was the backup against the Kings because Mackenzie Blackwood was ill. Kaapo Kahkonen faced 43 shots in the Los Angeles game, and it would be a tall order playing again the next night against the high-octane Oilers.

San Jose Imposes Heavy Fines for Illegal Firework Use, Spectators Face Penalties Too

San Jose is cracking down on illegal fireworks with a strict policy and heavy fines. According to a San José Fire Department post, all fireworks, including those misleadingly labeled as "safe and sane," are banned within the city. To ensure public safety, local authorities are clamping down on using these pyrotechnics, which start at a $1,000 fine for a first-time offense. Residents spotted using or spectating illegal fireworks ...

San Jose is cracking down on illegal fireworks with a strict policy and heavy fines. According to a San José Fire Department post, all fireworks, including those misleadingly labeled as "safe and sane," are banned within the city. To ensure public safety, local authorities are clamping down on using these pyrotechnics, which start at a $1,000 fine for a first-time offense. Residents spotted using or spectating illegal fireworks exhibitions can expect swift financial penalties.

All fireworks – even those labeled “safe and sane” – are illegal in San José. Fines for using fireworks start at $1,000. It’s just not worth it.If you see illegal fireworks being discharged, please vacate the area quickly, & file a report. Learn more: https://t.co/prIEl0rL11 pic.twitter.com/KMo200A6b5

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Recently updated guidelines from the city's website urge the community to report any incidences of illegal fireworks through an online form, which is part of a collaborative effort to promote safety and enforce the city's stringent regulations. Violators caught in the act could face a fine scaling up to $3,000 for repeated offenses, as confirmed by the City of San José's official site. Furthermore, those hosting gatherings where fireworks are lit will also be held accountable under the Social Host Ordinance, feeling the financial sting for any resultant damages or emergency call-outs.

Fireworks aren't just illegal, they pose significant risks, including property damage, potential injuries, and distress to pets and wildlife. The peak time for lost pets occurs around the 4th of July due to fireworks-related incidents, as highlighted by the city's admonition. Those witnessing illegal fireworks are encouraged not only to report the activity but also to leave the area promptly to avoid being subjected to fines.

The measures extend to those merely spectating illegal fireworks, where anyone knowingly present at such an exhibition could face penalties. The sale of fireworks has dire consequences, potentially resulting in a $50,000 fine and incarceration, with the seriousness of the offense surprisingly seen less when considering the quantity being sold. To aid the enforcement of these regulations, the city asks residents to provide photo or video evidence when submitting reports, which may be used during investigations.

In summarizing the policy's terms, the city clarifies that individuals reporting via the online system are not acting as city agents but as concerned community members. The City of San José assures those reporting that they will be contacted to verify the details of the complaint provided.

Genesis aims for 800 affordable apartments in north San Jose

Genesis Commercial Capital has upgraded plans to add 800 affordable apartments on a site approved for a 200-room hotel in north San Jose.The developer led by David Kim based in L.A.’s Koreatown has revised its development plans to build 804 affordable apartments at 7 Topgolf Drive, in the Alviso District, the San Jose Mercury News reported. Its initial plan didn’t specif...

Genesis Commercial Capital has upgraded plans to add 800 affordable apartments on a site approved for a 200-room hotel in north San Jose.

The developer led by David Kim based in L.A.’s Koreatown has revised its development plans to build 804 affordable apartments at 7 Topgolf Drive, in the Alviso District, the San Jose Mercury News reported. Its initial plan didn’t specify the number of affordable units.

The firm had filed preliminary plans last month to use the builder’s remedy provision in state housing law to automatically approve projects with affordable housing in cities such as San Jose that fail to certify their state housing plans.

Plans call for eight apartment buildings on 3.2 acres, and Genesis Commercial now wants to make each unit affordable for households that earn up to 60 percent of area median income, according to the Mercury News.

“It is an interesting time when an affordable housing project in North San Jose is a higher and better use than hospitality,” Bob Staedler, principal executive with Silicon Valley Synergy, told the newspaper.

Genesis Commercial’s preliminary proposal came after South Korea-based Pine Tree Investment & Management bought the lot at the end of a foreclosure proceeding for $27.6 million.

Pine Tree is an affiliate of KEB Hana Bank, based in South Korea, which had loaned money to the property’s previous owner, Mirae Asset Global Investments. Mirae’s loan went into default in October of last year.

Mirae paid $22.5 million in 2019 for the boomerang-shaped site, north of Highway 237 and the Guadalupe River, next to the Topgolf San Jose driving range. That year, it won approval for the hotel project, which then stalled during the pandemic.

The proposed hotel, to include a 15,400-square-foot retail building, was eyed for development by Shilla Stay, an affiliate of Samsung Group.

It would have benefited from Topgolf San Jose, a high-tech driving range nearby that opened in 2021 and has been a steady draw as an entertainment, sports and dining attraction. It is located at 10 Topgolf Drive.

The new affordable housing plan is not the only area hotel proposal to end up getting turned into something else as of late.

Terra Ventures, which had planned to build restaurants, shops and two hotels near the Topgolf range, has instead filed plans to build a three-story power building and two-story data center at Topgolf Drive and North First Street.

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2023: Danger Signs Ahead for California Economy

California is ending the year facing a multitude of economic challenges, including a budget deficit, flat tax revenue, sluggish job growth and massive unemployment insurance debt.The state’s budget surplus turned into a $32 billion deficit in 2023 — a result of its heavy reliance on personal income taxes, which are tied to the ups and downs of the stock market. The governor ...

California is ending the year facing a multitude of economic challenges, including a budget deficit, flat tax revenue, sluggish job growth and massive unemployment insurance debt.

The state’s budget surplus turned into a $32 billion deficit in 2023 — a result of its heavy reliance on personal income taxes, which are tied to the ups and downs of the stock market. The governor revised the budget in May, shifting money around and delaying spending commitments. In October, the Legislative Analyst’s Office provided an updated outlook, saying the state could see a $9.5 billion boost in revenue due in part to increased income-tax withholding and an improving stock market. But the office still foresees flat revenue from personal income, corporate and sales taxes for the next three years, and a projected $68 billion deficit for the 2024-25 budget.

The state’s unemployment rate, which started the year at 4.2%, had climbed to 4.8% as of October, among the highest in the nation, compared with the U.S. unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Job growth slowed, with the legislative analyst pointing out that as of September, the state had added less than 10,000 jobs four months in a row. The last time that happened was during the Great Recession.

The types of jobs being added and subtracted are key in a state that depends on income-tax revenue. California’s vaunted tech industry continued to shed typically high-wage jobs, with at least 78,000 Golden State-based tech workers laid off for the year, according to Layoffs.fyi, which tracks that information. The jobs that actually grew in the state were in the health sector and in accommodations and food services, with the Public Policy Institute of California noting that those typically pay lower wages.

Another revenue source that has historically helped fill California’s coffers is the initial public offering, which can create immense — and taxable — wealth for executives and employees of newly public companies. After 119 IPOs in the state in 2020 and 195 in 2021, public offerings dropped drastically to 31 last year and 25 this year, according to data from PitchBook, which says the venture capital market remains “under considerable stress” due to economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

One delayed spending commitment as a result of the budget deficit involved addressing the unemployment insurance fund’s $20 billion debt, which ballooned because millions of the state’s residents lost their jobs during the beginning of the pandemic. The debt could compound the state’s financial problems for the next decade, potentially costing $3 billion to $7 billion in interest payments over several years, the legislative analyst projects. The debt also means that employers in California are facing higher required payments into the unemployment insurance fund until it is paid off. Any future instance of mass joblessness and demand for unemployment benefits would mean the state would most likely have to borrow from the federal government again.

California’s population — its labor force — has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic’s onset in 2020, with Wells Fargo economists forecasting that the state’s population probably fell 0.1% in 2023, compared with 0.3% in 2022 and 0.9% in 2021. But in 2024, they expect a 0.2% rise due to increased international migration and people returning to work in the state as remote-work options dwindle.

Experts have varying levels of optimism about the state’s economy, but they agree that California is in for a downturn — a “weak” 2024, as Jerry Nickelsburg, senior economist for the UCLA Anderson Forecast, told CalMatters in October. Nickelsburg noted in a presentation about his forecast, though, that the state’s job growth is weak in certain regions but strong in others, and that despite layoffs, the tech industry is still adding jobs. Wells Fargo economists, who have been mostly upbeat about the state’s economy, said if there is a nationwide recession next year, the “resilient” state will likely experience a contraction.

Major issues for 2024: The economic challenges California faced in 2023 will be key issues for the state’s lawmakers and governor in 2024.

The forecasted budget deficit, flat tax revenue and massive unemployment insurance debt are financial headaches with no quick political cures.

Ongoing layoffs and slowdowns in the tech industry and IPOs could also continue to weigh on the state’s bottom line — and so could the possibility that people keep moving out of state.

Affordability issues such as rising home and auto insurance premiums, as well as housing costs, are bound to play a role in whether the state’s residents stay.

The best and brightest of San Jose's home Christmas light displays

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- San Jose residents are serious when it comes to making spirits bright.It takes Luis Trejo a week to set up his Christmas lights and displays at his home off Santa Teresa Boulevard.The reactions he gets from neighbors, kids, and his own family makes the effort enjoyable."It makes me feel very good, makes me do better for the following year. And start thinking what else can I make different so they can come more and more," Trejo said.When Trejo and his wife got home from shopping ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- San Jose residents are serious when it comes to making spirits bright.

It takes Luis Trejo a week to set up his Christmas lights and displays at his home off Santa Teresa Boulevard.

The reactions he gets from neighbors, kids, and his own family makes the effort enjoyable.

"It makes me feel very good, makes me do better for the following year. And start thinking what else can I make different so they can come more and more," Trejo said.

When Trejo and his wife got home from shopping on Wednesday night, there was a line of people waiting.

"Gives me the chills like oh my God they're here for me so I get up and run turn everything on so they could enjoy it," Trejo said.

This year Luis Trejo received a 'Neighborhood Holiday Spirit Award' from Nob Hill.

VIDEO: The Tran family of San Jose competes in ABC's The Great Christmas Light Fight

Rosa Trejo is happy that after 20 years of her husband decorating, more people can see the spirit he brings to the community.

"It makes me happy that all his hard work is seen and appreciated. It feels really nice to see happiness in other people," Rosa Trejo said.

Kids in the neighborhood appreciated and recognized the effort it takes.

Robert Asatryan and his younger brother Albert live in the neighborhood.

"I personally think that I would not put in this much work just to take it out three weeks later," Robert Asatryan said.

Albert said, "It's fun to have a neighbor like this."

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Earlier this week the Tran family in San Jose starred in ABC's The Great Christmas Light Fight.

They were one of four finalist families from across the nation competing for $50,000.

Tony Tran said he posted picture of his yard to a Christmas decorations page on Facebook and caught the attention from a casting director.

His wife Stacey Doan said they were nervous before filming.

"The team, the crew is so nice and they talked to us before that and they make us feel comfortable, so it was a good experience," Doan said.

Doan said they decorated a lot before COVID but on a much smaller scale. During the pandemic they started to go all out.

Tony Tran and his family didn't win on the Light Fight but just being considered a finalist was an honor.

"Something magic about Christmas and the air and the lights that really bring peace to me. I hear kids running around with laughter and you know the -ohh and ahh that really, really makes everything we do is worthwhile," Tony Tran said.

The Tran family starts setting up the weekend before Halloween.

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