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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 Savannah, GA 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 Savannah, 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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Documents Received Too Late

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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Creativity: The key to buying and selling homes in a competitive market

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Many people see the American Dream as owning your own home and car and settling down with people you love.But looking for a home can be a nightmare in a competitive market.Realtor Chelsea Phillips says she has the secret to achieving that goal is creativity.“Isn’t that what the American Dream is? Freedom, like having rental properties, being able to sell your house for so much more equity… that gives you huge freedom to be able to do what you want to do every day,” Ph...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Many people see the American Dream as owning your own home and car and settling down with people you love.

But looking for a home can be a nightmare in a competitive market.

Realtor Chelsea Phillips says she has the secret to achieving that goal is creativity.

“Isn’t that what the American Dream is? Freedom, like having rental properties, being able to sell your house for so much more equity… that gives you huge freedom to be able to do what you want to do every day,” Phillips said.

Since 2010, Phillips has been helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. She primarily focuses on properties in downtown, Midtown and Ardsley Park.

She says the housing market has changed drastically since she first came to the area.

“The housing market in Savannah has completely changed. The prices have doubled. The median price of a Savannah home jumped from $170K to $340K. I mean, that’s a that’s a big change,” she said. “Have salaries increased that much? Absolutely not.”

She says the COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot. The United States is sitting at a 45-year low for affordability.

“The interest rates are at the highest point they’ve been in 25 years. Not only that, but our rent rates are also insane. In the last year in Savannah, rent rates have gone up by 23 percent. How are people supposed to deal with that?”

In an effort to make the process easier, Phillips has a list of questions that she goes through with future home buyers.

“How long are you going to be in this house? What’s your goal? Is your goal just to enjoy it? You’re going to be there for 10 years? Cool, then you have a lot less parameters rather than for someone who’s in a stage of their life that’s going to change really quickly,” she said.

Phillips never wants to steer people away from renting, but she says there can be major rewards from investing in properties.

However, it is competitive.

Phillips says recent data shows there is an average of five offers on every property, and one of six buyers is an institution.

She says working with clients who have a specific budget and certain preferences is difficult but doable if they keep an open mind.

That creativity can come out in a variety of ways, with flooring, light fixtures, and even the color paint you choose for your door and shingles. Phillips advises that you be smart about the choices you make.

She says, statistically, homes with black or charcoal front doors can sell for $5,000 more.

“There is still opportunities in everything. You just have to be more creative. You have to work with people who are creative and who are going to make sure that they align that with your goals. And, know you’re not going to get your dream house the first time,” Phillips said. “You have to approach it as… this is my way of accomplishing my American Dream – not that this is the end product. It is the journey to get there.”

What’s happening this weekend in Savannah? March 1 – 3

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — This weekend in Savannah, there are more than enough interesting events to celebrate different cultures through art, food and laughter.Gabriel Iglesias: Dont Worry Be FluffyGabriel Iglesias “Fluffy” will be in town with his wide range of voice impersonations as well as funny stories about his family, friends and experiences....

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — This weekend in Savannah, there are more than enough interesting events to celebrate different cultures through art, food and laughter.

Gabriel Iglesias: Dont Worry Be Fluffy

Gabriel Iglesias “Fluffy” will be in town with his wide range of voice impersonations as well as funny stories about his family, friends and experiences.

With multiple Comedy Central “Stand-Up Comedian of the Year and ALMA awards, he is here to make you scream in laughter.

When: Friday at 8 p.m.

Where: Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave

Price: $39 to $100

Savannah Blues Festival

When: Friday at 8 p.m.

Where: Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 W Oglethorpe Ave

Price: $194 to $228

Cirque De Paris

Straight out of Paris, this one-ring family will give you a night of thrills, humor and spectacle in their 90-minute extravaganza of aerialists, jugglers, tightwire dancers, clowns and more!

When: March 1st to March 10th

Where: Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn Extention

Price: Adults ($25) Children ($20)

Drag Is Art Drag Show

The stunning Showghouls will take the stage to strut, stunt and entertain all night long with their humor and glamour.

When: Friday at 9 p.m.

Where: The Wormhole, 2307 Bull Street

Price: $12

Clothing Swap & Mending Day at Lite Foot Company

Keep Savannah sustainable and instead of buying new clothes, why not swap them?

You can bring 8 gently used clothing items and leave with 8 new pieces. Also, why not bring clothes that have lost a zipper or are damaged and get them mended for free?

Donations are always welcomed.

When: Saturday Clothing Swap from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Mending Day from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Lite Foot Environmental Foundation, Inc., 2400 Bull Street

Price: Donations

South Carolina Ballet Presents Motown Ballet

Accompanied by live music, this is a multimedia performance inspired by the Motown legends of the 60’s and 70’s. This mixed repertoire evening will blend dance genres such as jazz, hip-hop, modern, contemporary and classical ballet.

When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 W Oglethorpe Ave,

price: $35 to $55

Anime Retro Con

Taking it back to the golden era of anime, immerse yourself in a day full of cosplay, gaming tournaments, exclusive merchandise and compelling panels from voice actors and industry experts.

When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street

Price: $15

Kirk Lee Quartet

Four premier musicians will bring in the coming of spring with Kirk Lee on the trumpet, Bill Smith on guitar, Ryan Kelly on bass and Billy Hoffman on drums. They will be playing standard jazz, funk, bossa nova and ballads.

When: Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah Troup Square, 325 Habersham Street

Price: $25 to $30

First Sunday Pot Luck

Share Irish heritage foods and bring a dish for a beer. You can sign up for the event at the brewery.

When: Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Coastal Empire Beer Co, 79 Ross Rd

Price: Free

Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend takes patrons for a stroll through historic homes

For the Savannah Morning NewsSavannah is full of unique characters, but the city’s art, architecture and artifacts have an equally important story to tell during the eighth annual Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend, March 7-9.“It's a great weekend and a great way to get people to both come to Savannah to visit and enjoy our great architectural legacy, but also to engage people who live in Savan...

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Savannah is full of unique characters, but the city’s art, architecture and artifacts have an equally important story to tell during the eighth annual Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend, March 7-9.

“It's a great weekend and a great way to get people to both come to Savannah to visit and enjoy our great architectural legacy, but also to engage people who live in Savannah that might not go to some of these houses and locations as much as tourists,” Event Marketing Coordinator Paula Fogarty said. “Many of us who live and work downtown take these things for granted as part of the landscape and not as living examples of our rich history.”

Since 2017, the Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend has provided the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia (NSCDA-GA) with a fun way to educate the public and raise funds for the maintenance of the Andrew Low House Museum, operated by the NSCDA-GA, and Green-Meldrim House.

Over the years, the weekend has expanded to include more historical homes as well as a few private homes. The NSCDA-GA has also collaborated with noteworthy guests over the years, including Suzanne Kasler and Carleton Varney. This year’s Keynote Guest of Honor is Leigh Keno, host of PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow” and founder and President of Keno Auctions and Keno Art Advisory.

“[Keno’s participation] is really important for our event not only because of his fame and notoriety but also because his enthusiasm about art, antiques and architecture is really contagious,” Fogarty said.

Whether chatting about the Green-Meldrim House’s role as General Sherman’s headquarters during the Civil War or Georgia-style Boston chairs in the early 1700s, Keno’s expertise is sure to uncover many stories and inspire many discoveries throughout the weekend.

Of course, it also helps that Savannahians get just as excited about learning more about these story-filled objects.

“Another thing I love about Savannah and its people is that they care about their history,” Keno said. “One of the things that attracted me to this weekend is that it raises money for such a worthy cause. It's not done in enough other places, and, consequently, we've lost those places, but these [in Savannah] are beautifully kept up.”

Sip and stroll through Savannah's historic homes

The weekend begins on Thursday in the garden of the Andrew Low House, the first residential building John Norris designed in Savannah and the birthplace of the Girl Scouts of America. While admiring this remarkable historic location, ticket holders can meet Keno, enjoy special tours and sip on historical cocktails.

The architectural admiration continues with a tour of four historic homes during Friday’s Antiques Road Stroll, co-hosted by Keno, beginning at 5 p.m. Road Stroll ticket holders will receive a branded road stroller cup that allows guests to enjoy refreshments as they stroll and serves as a ticket into some of the city’s most significant homes.

The refreshments are only the beginning of the Southern hospitality sprinkled along the route. Susan Kingery, the current owner of the home and sister of Jim Williams, featured in John Berendt’s “Midnight of the Garden of Good and Evil,” will welcome guests into the fabled Mercer-Williams House with special insider stories about the house that shaped Savannah’s reputation as a tourist destination. Jones & Bull will also welcome Antiques Road Stroll guests into their shop, inviting each to peruse their carefully curated collection of high-quality modern, vintage and antique art, furniture, home decor and fascinating objects.

A few owners of notable private homes, including the Eliza Ann Jewett House and 120 W. Jones St., have also been generous enough to invite the Antiques Road Stroll visitors into their homes. While the owners of 120 W. Jones St. regularly welcome inn guests to view part of their antiques and art collection, they have graciously opened their private collection to Antiques Road Stroll ticket holders, offering an exclusive look at an important collection of early American antiques.

The discovery continues during Saturday’s keynote luncheon at Hotel Bardo, one of the hotel’s first events since opening in February. During his keynote speech, Keno plans to talk about discoveries in the field and scholarship’s role in expanding and refining our understanding of history and humanity.

“The records we kept about the past and the objects that were made in the past, I think, add up to an amazing body of information, and it's so important that we continue to record that information and appreciate and preserve it for future generations,” Keno said.

The weekend’s festivities end with the Fabulous Fete at the Green-Meldrim House on Saturday evening, where guests can celebrate the city’s vast cultural history with live jazz music, two full bars and heavy hor d'oeuvres provided by the ladies of the St. John's Parish.

During the Fabulous Fete, revelers can also learn more about items available in the online auction, running March 6-10. Auction items include a variety of unique experiences, including getaways to a beautiful mountain-top house in Highlands, North Carolina and a Tybee Island vacation home, as well as a mushroom foraging adventure with one NSCDA-GA member who’s lending her expertise for the auction.

Guests can also catch a glimpse of the more tangible auction items during the Fete, including silver objects, art and other notable items that remind us of the rich history hidden in art, antiques and historic homes.

“There's a certain romance about [antiques], and I think it gets us to see where we've been so maybe we can have a clearer vision of where we should go,” Fogarty said.

Whether strolling along beautiful Jones Street every day or touring some of the city’s most notable homes during the Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend, it’s always a great idea to reflect on the story of Savannah’s past while writing the story of its future.

The Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend is March 7-9. Tickets run from $75 to $550 and are available at savantiquesweekend.com.

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