Export transloading and logistics are two of the key components making up international trade in the United States. It’s the process of moving products from one form of transportation to another to reach an overseas destination. However, as many companies will tell you, this process is not the easiest option in their supply chain. Having the internal assets, experienced team, and strategy required to optimize this process flow is a challenge to even the most seasoned professional. The challenge for many companies lies in managing the various components of export logistics, from reliable transportation and skilled warehouse personnel to convenient rail access, all of which can be impacted by disruptions and increased costs.
Efficient Freight Consolidation: From Truckload to Container
While many think that moving a single pallet of product on a truck or a container is the same thing, companies that are used to exporting overseas know what the differences are. While truck shipments often require less complex securing methods, container shipments demand more meticulous blocking and bracing to withstand the rigors of rail and ocean transportation. Products need to be blocked and braced, using either airbags or planks that can handle the shifting forces placed on them. A knowledgeable transloader can ensure proper positioning and bracing within the container, minimizing the risk of product damage and ensuring safe arrival of cargo at the final overseas destination.
Streamlining Overseas Shipping: From Point A to Point Z
Companies that are shipping products overseas are also sensitive to the costs associated with moving those goods. Rather than moving a truckload of products from Illinois to California to be transloaded onto a container to an overseas destination, companies prefer transloaders located near rail lines to avoid unnecessary truck transportation. A third party logistics provider (3PL) like Partners Warehouse with expertise in rail and ocean logistics can provide cost effective transportation services for container movements to and from the rail yard, ensuring smooth and efficient shipments.
Partners Warehouse: Your Export Logistics Solution in Chicago
Partners Warehouse has transloading in our DNA. Started over thirty years ago as a premier transloading provider to the BNSF railway in Chicago, Partners Warehouse has expanded their solution offerings to include tactical knowledge around export logistics. Partners Warehouse helps companies by providing direct access to the BNSF rail line and convenient positioning to the BNSF, UP, and the CN rail yards. Partners Warehouse works directly with their clients around their loading pattern, blocking and bracing strategy, and storage for products as they await their next transportation method. Partners Warehouse provides clients with a wide range of benefits to enhance and optimize your supply chain. Our transloading services provide efficient and effective solutions for businesses seeking to streamiline their operations while minimizing shipping costs.
By partnering with Partners Warehouse in Chicago, our team of logistics experts can develop a tailored supply chain solution for your unique needs. Our strategic logistics solutions are designed to optimize your supply chain, enhancing efficiency and streamlining operations. Consult with a 3PL expert today.
