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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 Tulsa, OK 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 Tulsa, 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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“Everything Everywhere All at Once” scored seven Oscars on Sunday night at the 95th Academy Awards, including best picture, best actress for Michelle Yeoh, best supporting actor for Ke Huy Quan and best supporting actress for Jamie Lee Curtis. The Daniels — Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert — won best director and best original screenplay, and the film also took film editing. The only other movie to come close was "All Quiet on the Western Front" with four wins, while some notable nominees fell short. “...

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” scored seven Oscars on Sunday night at the 95th Academy Awards, including best picture, best actress for Michelle Yeoh, best supporting actor for Ke Huy Quan and best supporting actress for Jamie Lee Curtis. The Daniels — Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert — won best director and best original screenplay, and the film also took film editing. The only other movie to come close was "All Quiet on the Western Front" with four wins, while some notable nominees fell short. “Top Gun: Maverick,” which was hailed as the film that got moviegoers back into their seats, won only for sound, while another early favorite, "Elvis," went home without an Oscar. Hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz break down the night, discussing the key wins, including Brendan Fraser taking best actor for “The Whale,” some surprises in the music categories, John Travolta's emotional introduction to the in memoriam section that featured Lenny Kravitz, Jimmy Kimmel's hosting efforts, the red ... err ... champagne carpet, the questionable inclusion of "The Little Mermaid" and, of course, Cocaine Bear. About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. List of 2023 Oscar winners LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar winners announced Sunday: Best picture: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Best actress: Michelle Yeoh, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Best actor: Brendan Fraser, “The Whale” Best supporting actor: Ke Huy Quan, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Best supporting actress: Jamie Lee Curtis, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Original song: “Naatu Naatu” from “RRR” Film editing: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Best director: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Best animated feature: “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” International feature film: “All Quiet on the Western Front” (Germany) Documentary feature: “Navalny” Live action short: “An Irish Goodbye” Cinematography: James Friend, “All Quiet on the Western Front” Makeup and hairstyling: “The Whale” Costume design: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Documentary short: “The Elephant Whisperers” Animated short: “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” Production design: “All Quiet on the Western Front” Music (original score): Volker Bertelmann, “All Quiet on the Western Front” Visual Effects: “Avatar: The Way of Water” Original screenplay: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Adapted screenplay: “Women Talking” Sound: “Top Gun: Maverick”

Blake Shelton is the face of new $30 million fundraising effort for Tulsa's OKPOP Museum

The 2017 People's Sexiest Man Alive is lending his famous face to fundraising efforts to finish a new museum in his home state.A few hours before he serenaded the sold-out crowd with his heartfelt hit ballad "Home" during his March 17 ...

The 2017 People's Sexiest Man Alive is lending his famous face to fundraising efforts to finish a new museum in his home state.

A few hours before he serenaded the sold-out crowd with his heartfelt hit ballad "Home" during his March 17 Oklahoma City tour stop, Blake Shelton agreed behind the scenes to be honorary campaign chairman for the OKPOP Foundation.

The country music superstar, television personality and Tishomingo resident is helping raise awareness about the half-finished OKPOP Museum as well as helping raise the $30 million needed to complete the Tulsa landmark for a late 2024 opening date.

“Music is my livelihood, and Oklahoma is my home — my heart. So, when I heard more about OKPOP’s mission to inspire and empower young Oklahoma musicians or artists like me, I knew I had to get involved,” Shelton said in a statement.

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The partnership was finalized backstage at Shelton's show at OKC's Paycom Center, with the OKPOP Foundation and Oklahoma Historical Society officially announcing the campaign this week.

"After working with Blake's team over the last several months, we were excited be able to ... meet with him face to face while he was in OKC for the show," OKPOP Executive Director Jeffrey Moore told The Oklahoman.

"There's so much talent from Oklahoma. One thing that's really interesting about Blake is how he's extended beyond music into television. ... He's one of those people much like a Will Rogers who extends beyond one form of media. That's kind of an Okie thing."

Where is the OKPOP Museum and which Oklahomans will it honor?

Initially announced in 2009, the OKPOP Museum is "dedicated to the creative spirit of Oklahoma’s people and the influence of Oklahoma artists on popular culture around the world."

Formally known as the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture, it will spotlight an array of Sooner State celebrities, from musicians including Shelton, Garth Brooks, Leon Russell, Reba McEntire and the Gap Band to stage and screen stars like Alfre Woodard, Brad Pitt, Kristin Chenoweth, Bill Hader and Olivia Munn.

Situated in the burgeoning Tulsa Arts District across the street from the legendary Cain's Ballroom, the long-awaited Oklahoma Historical Society project will tell stories of how Oklahomans have been an influential force in movies, radio, television, literature, theater, comic books and more.

"It's going to be the whole Oklahoma story. And then it's the role of Oklahoma: The musical 'Oklahoma!,' how that's been influential in the world of pop culture, or films that are filmed here, from 'Twister' to 'The Outsiders' to 'Killers of the Flower Moon' to 'Reservation Dogs,'" Moore told The Oklahoman during a 2022 tour.

The state Historical Society broke ground on the 60,000-square-foot museum in fall 2019, after receiving $25 million in bond funds from the state to build it. Construction on the three-story building's exterior was completed in 2021 — the same year that the museum was initially projected to open.

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"I delayed my retirement for two years to try to finish it, and then, of course, COVID hit," said former Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Director Bob Blackburn, who retired in January 2021. "COVID really threw a curveball at the whole project, because suddenly we couldn't meet with people. We couldn't keep the momentum going ... but it's extremely exciting to think about that place being finished, telling these stories, using its collections and honoring people like Bob Wills and Mary Kay Place."

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the OKPOP Museum's opening?

OKPOP staffers took occupancy of the building in December 2021.

"That's Phase 1, and we're calling Phase 1 the skin and bones. This is the skeleton of OKPOP," said Moore, who has been instrumental in developing the museum since its initial conception. "Phase 2 is heart and soul, and that's going to be ... what the guest is going to experience when they come in. So, that is a separate part of the project in that that's not funded by the original bond issue."

Museum staffers are trying to put the pandemic delays behind them as they work on the final stages of exhibit design in the hopes of opening before the end of next year.

Since the pandemic had such an impact on the project, the state Historical Society has been seeking American Rescue Plan Act funds to finish the museum. The City of Tulsa has committed $1 million in ARPA funds, along with an additional $2.7 million, to Phase 2. Tulsa County also has pledged $2 million in coronavirus relief funds to the museum, Moore said.

The Oklahoma Historical Society requested last year $20 million in ARPA funds from the state to complete the project, but the request was never voted on, he said. Despite a 2022 special legislative session, millions in ARPA funds the state received from the federal government have yet to be disbursed.

American Rescue Plan funds must be allocated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026.

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What is left to be done before the OKPOP Museum can open?

The $30 million OKPOP Foundation campaign is intended to raise the funds needed to complete the exhibit design, construction and installation.

"We're busy working on content development and continuing to add to our oral history interview list of more than 600 interviews with Oklahoma creatives. ... Then, our team is working on a world-class experience for OKPOP," Moore said this week.

"There's no other museum in America that's quite like OKPOP in the sense that we're going to tell Oklahoma's story through its creativity and through its pop culture — and that approach resonates with people. So, we were giving tours to legislators, and we're giving tours to city and county leaders and funders. We're feeling very positive of where we are right now."

The OKPOP Foundation is the OKPOP Museum’s fundraising arm. Working with the state Historical Society, the foundation is intended to identify potential funding sources through state and federal allocations, prospective donors, corporations, grants, fellow foundations and founding memberships.

Shelton's willingness to become the face of the campaign helps highlight the global impact of the museum's mission, said OKPOP Foundation Chairman Scott Petty.

“His involvement will be the catalyst for everything the foundation has been doing behind the scenes and will ultimately bring this project to fruition," Petty said in a statement.

Tulsa PAC: Shows Will Go On During Expected Improve Our Tulsa Renovations

TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum is asking voters to fund "Improve our Tulsa" for another four years. Part of the money from the $772 million tax renewal plan would mean a brand new Performing Arts Center.If voters pass the Improve Our Tulsa package this summer, the shows will go on as...

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Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum is asking voters to fund "Improve our Tulsa" for another four years. Part of the money from the $772 million tax renewal plan would mean a brand new Performing Arts Center.

If voters pass the Improve Our Tulsa package this summer, the shows will go on as the PAC goes through the massive renovation.

"Tulsa loves Broadway and so we're confident that they'll stick with us as we figure that out,” Celebrity Attractions CEO Kristin Dotson said.

Dotson said Celebrity Attractions still plans to use the current PAC building for the next couple of years.

Tulsa PAC CEO Mark Frie works closely with Celebrity Attractions, the Tulsa Ballet and the Tulsa Symphony to bring performances to the stage.

"My goal as the person who runs this facility is to make sure they're not interrupted one day of programming,” Frie said.

Frie said right now its main theater, Chapman Hall, has 2,400 seats. Another theater sits about 400 guests.

He said the PAC wants to build a new mid-sized theater, with about 1,400 seats, and if that happens, the space could be used while renovations are done at the current PAC.

"We're still vetting out the best location for that but obviously we wanna keep it near the current PAC,” he said.

That new theater would not be funded by Improve Our Tulsa; the PAC would fund that on its own.

Improve Our Tulsa money would be used to redo Chapman Hall and address infrastructure problems.

One of the PAC's priorities would be fixing the outdated and rusting loading dock, and adding more loading docks so crews can get in and out more easily.

“We've got some issues when we have the big shows like Lion King or Hamilton, with loading in and loading out safely and quickly,” Dotson said.

It will take time before the nearly 50 year old building shines again.

"We're not gonna just turn the lights off in August,” Frie said. “This will take several years to rollout and to implement."

Tulsa Retirement Community Residents Devastated After Order To Vacate

TULSA, Okla. - People who live at The Broadmoor Retirement Community in Tulsa are in shock after they were all told they had 30 days to pack up everything they own and find a new place to live.Residents said they've been...

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People who live at The Broadmoor Retirement Community in Tulsa are in shock after they were all told they had 30 days to pack up everything they own and find a new place to live.

Residents said they've been worried for months something like this would happen.

Now that it has, they're scrambling for a new place to live in a short amount of time.

Tracy Willbanks has been living at The Broadmoor since December 2022.

She was devastated to find out she would have to pack up and leave.

"I had just gotten myself situated, I love the place,” said Willbanks. “We all do. We all love the place, we built a family here."

Willbanks said she doesn't want to lose the family she created at The Broadmoor.

"A lot of us don't have family. I don't have family,” said Willbanks. “So knowing that we're all going to be split up from each other, is heartbreaking. It's frustrating, it's maddening."

The Broadmoor sent a note to all the residents saying, “we understand that this news may come as a shock and may cause some disruption in your daily lives. Please know that we are committed to providing you with support and assistance during this difficult time."

Ken Potter moved in to The Broadmoor in February and wishes he would have known this was going to happen.

"I think that people really need to look, particularly when they're moving into another place, the pros and cons,” said Potter. “And really have a good feeling about it."

Life Senior Services said senior housing has become harder to find, so these residents may be stuck with no plan of where to go next.

"Nothing's permanent, unfortunately," said Willbanks. “Our homes can go in a matter of moments."

The Executive Director of The Broadmoor declined our request for comment.

Tulsa County Sheriff's Office asks for help finding missing Owasso man

Copy This Embed Code: Ad TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a man from Owasso who disappeared over the weekend.57-year-old Timothy Vanmatre was reported missing on Saturday evening. His girlfriend found his Subaru about an hour later."I'm very concerned that something bad happened to him," said Emily Smith, Vanmatre's daughter.Detectives said Vanmatre is a tri-athlete and is known to work out near 66th Street North and Mingo area, wher...

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TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a man from Owasso who disappeared over the weekend.

57-year-old Timothy Vanmatre was reported missing on Saturday evening. His girlfriend found his Subaru about an hour later.

"I'm very concerned that something bad happened to him," said Emily Smith, Vanmatre's daughter.

Detectives said Vanmatre is a tri-athlete and is known to work out near 66th Street North and Mingo area, where his car was found.

"He has helped me through the toughest times of my life and this definitely supersedes all of that and I don't know how to navigate this without him," said Smith.

Emily Smith, Vanmatre's daughter, said she got a call Saturday from her dad's girlfriend who said they got into a small disagreement and he went to cool off. His girlfriend found his car abandoned near 66th Street North and Mingo about an hour after he left the house.

He didn't have his phone or wallet with him.

"Just an immediate sinking feeling in my stomach when it was getting close to 20 degrees outside and just knowing that he was out there alone and not knowing if he was safe or not it was terrifying," said Smith.

Deputies spent most of the day Sunday searching the area where the car was found.

"Yeah, we're obviously concerned that's why we're trying to get ahead of this while we can," said Corporal Christoper Garrison with the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office.

Corporal Garrison says they brought out a K9, drone, and OHP's aircraft during their search, but they haven't located him.

Smith says her dad has missed work and several commitments.

"I can't imagine that he would leave and not say anything," said Smith. "That's extremely out of character for him."

Right now, investigators don't suspect foul play but they say they want him found.

"The Sheriff's Office isn't going to sit on our hands basically," said Corporal Garrison. "We're going to try to get ahead of the game and get the ball rolling and do some investigating to see if we can find a good starting point."

Corporal Garrison says they've done a hand-full of interviews but don't have any witnesses who saw him in the north Tulsa county area.

Vanmatre is 5' 10" and weighs 175 pounds. He was last sen wearing blue jeans, a green jacket and tennis shoes.

Anyone with information or who may have seen who left Vanmatre’s vehicle near 66th Street North and Mingo between 5 pm and 6 pm on Saturday is asked to call TCSO at 918-596-5600.

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