Value of Freight Carried by All 5 Major Transportation Modes Increases Year by Year
According to the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics, all five major transportation modes, including vessel, air, pipeline, rail, and truck, carried more freight by value in 2017 than in 2016. Trucks happen to be the most heavily used mode for transporting goods to and from Canada and Mexico. They carry approximately 63.3% of all freight that’s transported by any of the five major transportation modes. When it comes to container drayage, it’s important to find a trusted company to transport your valuable goods.
Where does the term ‘dray’ come from?
The term ‘dray’ was used a long time ago to reference a cart without any sides. This cart would be used to deliver goods from roads and railroads to manufacturers. It was typically pulled by horses. Nowadays, the term has expanded to ‘drayage’ and involves transporting goods via ground freight. Typically, the goods are moved from a cargo facility terminal to a customer’s facility. First, the goods are separated, loaded, and brought to the destination.
How do you choose a container drayage company?
The value of freight carried across the border on all five major transportation modes continues to increase. In June 2018, statistics show freight between the U.S. and North America transported via truck carried $66.6 billion value – up 5.3% since the previous year. When you’re moving valuable goods, it’s vital to find a container drayage company that knows what they’re doing when it comes to transporting your goods safely and efficiently.
Ultimately, time is money in this scenario. Each day it takes to receive a container costs you, the customer, more money. From booking the pick up to inspection to shipment, there are many areas that can result in delays. That’s why selecting the right container drayage company is important. You want to make sure they’re experienced in handling shipments for customers.
Reliable Transportation Link offers container drayage throughout an extensive service area, including Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and all major destinations throughout North America. They provide large fleets, as well as various dedicated equipment, such as tractors and chassis. Customers can expect their delivery to be on-time, no matter what.
A Spokesperson at Reliable Transportation Link explained, “We know today’s economy has an incredibly competitive marketplace when it comes to container drayage. That’s why we leverage proper container lifting equipment, including specialized chassis for overweight cargo, in order to ensure quick deliveries, regardless of the time of year.”
They continued, “Our team knows it’s important to meet all of your needs, including those relating to temperature. We provide heated, frozen or refrigerated container cargo to meet temperature requirements. We also offer electrical plug-ins whenever required. As a container drayage company, we truly aim to meet any and all needs our customers may have.”
What about security for any goods in storage or transit?
Reliable Transportation Link ensures the security of any goods in storage or transit. They offer unlimited container storage solutions, including bonded containers as required. Their storage facility is fully fenced and equipped with the latest security measures, including video surveillance and a security guard, to help ensure the protection of cargo.
About Reliable Transportation Link
Reliable Transportation Link offers transportation services, including container drayage, with a focus on exceptional customer service. They’re available throughout an extensive service area, including Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and all major destinations throughout North America.
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