Posted on Fri, Sep 03, 2010
Pack n send is monitoring Freight and Cargo Shipments both within the United State and worldwide. This article taken from Handy Shipping Guide highlights new strengths seen in US shipping markets.
Long Beach, California based UTi, a non asset based 3PL supply chain specialist turned in better than expected results yesterday following a general upward trend for the industry. With over 23 million square feet of warehousing in 23 countries the US company shows a pattern that seems fairly typical for the freight market at the moment. The CEO however offered a customary word of caution in today’s volatile conditions.
Eric W. Kirchner, chief executive officer, speaking of the second quarter results said in a statement:
"Our improved results were primarily driven by strong volumes and better operating margins. Airfreight and ocean freight volumes continued to grow faster than the market and were higher than volumes recorded in the second quarter two years ago, prior to the financial crisis. Results remain tempered by yield pressure due to continued high transportation rates, and we expect these rates to remain volatile on many trade lanes for the rest of the year. We are also expecting volume growth to moderate during the second half of the year due to a slowing global economy and more difficult comparisons to the prior year.
"We continue to be encouraged by improvements in our contract logistics and distribution business, which reported solid revenue growth and higher operating margins. Client volumes improved in the quarter, particularly in retail and consumer markets, and we continue to manage our operations more efficiently. Our transformation initiatives remain on schedule and we are making good progress in all areas."
UTi saw increased operating costs, up 9% against last year but it seems although traffic volumes were higher, rates were more competitive dragging profits back somewhat. Net revenues were up 12% for the half year against 2009 at $379 million.
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Posted on Tue, Jul 27, 2010
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Posted on Tue, Jul 27, 2010
In the closing days of the 2010 legislative session, Delaware lawmakers took quick action to exempt some mobile two-way radios from a pending law that would have barred their use by motorists.
Legislation signed into law by Gov. Jack Markell on July 6 (HS 1 for HB 229) prohibits Delaware drivers from using hand-held cell phones or other electronic devices to hold conversations, send text-messages or access the Internet. The legislation also outlaws the use of two-way radios in moving vehicles.
Schwartzkopf said that, while police and first responders were excluded from the original ban, he was embarrassed to admit that he forgot transportation workers and others still use the dated, but proven, technology.
Delaware will be breaking new ground when the law is implemented. No other state in the country prohibits motorists from using CB radios installed in their vehicles.
On the issue of hand-held cell phones, the First State will actually be the seventh state to enforce the prohibition on motorists. It’s already illegal for drivers to use the devices in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Oregon, and in Washington, D.C., as it is in the Delaware municipalities of Wilmington and Elsmere. Maryland’s hand-free cell phone law will go into effect on Oct. 1.
Additionally, 25 states have enacted laws prohibiting texting while driving.
Supporters of the Delaware law point to the increased distraction caused by cell phone use and the hazard impaired drivers posed to their fellow motorists and pedestrians.
“This new law is about improving safety for everyone who shares the road. We hope we can reduce the number of drivers who text and e-mail while driving, and therefore, reduce the number of distraction-related crashes. Just as we’re keeping our focus as a state on creating more jobs, we want drivers keeping their focus on the road,” Markell said.
Violators would not accumulate any points on their licenses. Drivers would be permitted to punch in the phone number or activate the hands-free device, but then cannot have the phone in their hands.
The bill also allows drivers to use a hand-held cell phone to report an accident, fire, reckless driver or another emergency.
Sen. Karen E. Peterson (D-Stanton), who was the primary Senate sponsor of the bill, acknowledged that it was controversial.
The new laws go into effect 180 days from signature – on Jan. 2, 2011.
Portions of the article written by M. Patricia Titus,
Coastal Point News have been printed here as a public service.
While pack n send specializes in freight preparation and cargo shipping, we are always looking for ways to keep our customers informed about new laws affecting drivers.
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Posted on Tue, Jun 22, 2010
If you would like to save money, why not let pack n send move your furniture via freight? We load your furniture onto a pallet ship it via freight, and deliver it to your door step. For one item or more than one item, this is a great option.
There are no dollar amount minimums, or pound minimums.
Whether is an estate that your are dismantling, a student going off to college or a relocation, this is an inexpensive way to move furniture and household items. New job? We can help you're your move easy. We will set up the delivery with you the day before, so that we make sure you are on hand to see your furniture unloaded.
Corporations find furniture freighting as a very cost effective way to ship. Documents, office files as well as furniture are a natural for freighting. We also offer overnight shipping of computers so that your office is up and running in a very short time period.
If your furniture is large, small oddly shaped or very heavy, we can pack and ship it professionally so that it arrives in great shape!
We have been packing and shipping since 1981, so please call us with any of your questions. Our staff answers each phone call personally. No answering machines to deal with. You can also email in your request for a quote. We can ship your items either domestically, or internationally. We even prepare all the international documentation.
If you need a high value item crated for your freight move, pack n send is the company to call.
Our phone number is 713 266 1450, and email address is sales@pack-n-send.com
Posted on Mon, Jun 14, 2010
For those summer movers, we have a few handy packing tips.
Start to pack early. Do not wait until the day of the move to begin your packing.
When possible, pack one room from start to finish. Mark each box clearly with the room your box will be delivered to, as well as the items in each box.
Pack heavier items on the bottom of the box. Be sure to use lots of packing materials. Peanuts, bubble and newsprint are a good start. Newsprint is better than a used newspaper, as there is no ink to damage your goods.
If you have just a few items to ship, pack n send can freight your furniture. We can even send your furniture via cargo over seas. We ship via cubic meters as well as containers.
For any moving, furniture freighting, or cargo shipping questions, please call pack n send at 713 266 1450.
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Posted on Mon, May 24, 2010
President Obama Pushing For Higher Fuel Standards
US - Much lobbying from freight trucking interests culminated in a White House meeting on Friday when President Obama signed a presidential memorandum before industry leaders including carriers, engine manufacturers and truck builders, directing the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop national standards for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for heavy- and medium-duty trucks. The (ATA), who recommended the benchmarks be adopted in their Sustainability Task Force (STF) recommendation two years ago, was well represented at the ceremony.
ATA Chairman Tommy Hodges, who chaired the STF for three years, said:
"I would like to thank the members of the Task Force, and the ATA Board of Directors, who created the Task Force in 2007. They had great foresight, and they have positioned ATA well to be at the front of the fuel economy issue. They have put ATA on the road to affecting a solution that is beneficial for the environment, the public, and for all of trucking.
"President Obama told us this morning that this could be a model of industry and government cooperation in developing beneficial regulations," Hodges said. "We set out in 2007 to have the trucking industry become leaders on this issue when the EPA would begin to regulate truck fuel economy. Today we reached one of our goals. ATA's members and staff have given the industry an opportunity to have significant input on this issue."
After a meeting with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson he continued:
"She acknowledged that the trucking industry has made huge advances in reducing the emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides from trucks. Unfortunately, some advances have come at the cost of a reduction in fuel economy and a slight increase in carbon dioxide output. Now we have the opportunity to fix that and substantially increase our fuel economy."
The intention of the ATA is to correct what they see as unproductive truck and combination weight categories, standardize the national speed limit at 65 mph, with governors to ensure compliance on trucks, update the interstate highway system and various other measures to make vehicles more productive.
President Obama himself said that products and technologies available today could improve fuel economy by 25 percent and that the new regulations should be completed in 2011 and go into effect starting with model year 2014 equipment. The move is considered an important first step toward a big reduction in emission levels coupled with a countrywide reduction in fuel consumption for trucks shipping freight across the country. This memorandum follows last year's instructions for a similar program for smaller vehicles.
"Instead of fighting higher standards, auto manufacturers are engaged in a race to meet them. And over the next five years, we expect fuel efficiency standards in cars and light trucks to reach an average of 35.5 miles per gallon," he said.
"Today's announcement is an essential part of our energy strategy, but it's not a substitute for other necessary steps to ensure our leadership in a new clean energy economy," he added, reiterating his support for Senators' Lieberman and Kerry's energy and climate change bill.
Pack n send has printed this article taken from Handy Shipping Guide.
Pack n send is constantly looking for ways to improve the environment, and ship our cargo in a safer more efficient way. For information about out recycling efforts, or freight shipping, please feel free to contact pack n send at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Thu, May 06, 2010
This network that is being set up to assist in freight shipping will help companies keep freight shipments on time. It also gives driver consistently priced towing services it they have problems with their trucks. Having reliable service when drivers are on the road is a great addition to the freight forwarding and moving industries.
USA - Schneider National has joined a new, national towing group aimed at bringing greater collaboration and fairer pricing to the towing services available to motor carriers. One of the United States largest truck load providers and a premier supplier of transportation, logistics and inter modal services, Schneider is the biggest member to date to join the towing network.
Starting last month, and with 20,000 members, The Towing Network is a full-service, national heavy-duty towing and road service dispatch organization, providing towing services to motor carriers large and small.
The organization is dedicated to bridging the gap that often exists between towing companies and motor carriers, offering fair and consistent pricing and giving motor carriers a one-call-does-it-all towing solution to meet their needs.
"We are a company made up of towers supporting towers," said the Networks President, Jeff St. Pierre, a member of the towing industry for more than 12 years.
"At the same time, we know that to be successful, towers need to build positive, lasting relationships with customers. We're going to do just that by providing a quality service for a fair price, sharing a like-minded approach to conducting business and promoting a professional image for the towing community."
According to St. Pierre, the Towing Network's rates are established by a board of towing experts with an average of 25 years of towing industry experience. The group's model to make rates more predictable and improve service should provide welcome news to the motor carrier community, as fair and consistent pricing allows motor carriers can better plan for and budget their emergency and breakdown needs.
"Standardizing the quality of service and the rates charged is long overdue in the towing community," said Rob Reich, vice president, Maintenance Operations, Schneider National.
"We applaud the Towing Network for their efforts to raise the bar. Our drivers deserve top-notch service when there's an accident or disabled equipment. The Towing Network allows us to better support drivers when they need it most."
The Towing Network is currently actively looking for partner towing companies with a solid reputation and the ability to serve large motor carrier customers with heavy-duty towing, recovery and road service services.
Pack n send is posting this article from the handy shipping guide. Any services that we can offer drivers are a plus to our industry.
If you have any questions about freight forwarding, or moving, please feel free to contact pack n send at 713 266 1450.
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Posted on Wed, May 05, 2010
We are continually looking for ways to save our customers money. With our furniture freighting service, we can pick up anywhere in the United States, put your furniture on a truck, and have your furniture delivered to your home or office. We have many repetitive customers, but if you are a one time shipper, that is fine too.
There is not a minimum weight requirement as there is with more traditional moving services. We offer both curbside delivery, and inside delivery. The curbside delivery saves the most amount of money. If you need a lift gate truck at either the pick up or delivery, we will provide it.
We make sure of your items will be items being shipped are properly and securely packaged.
The freight shipment will be packaged, crated, or stacked and secured onto a palletpallets with metal banding. Labels will be placed on every freight piece of freight.
We will provide you with your bill of lading number. We offer full value coverage for your shipment for both loss and damage.
We deliver to homes, business, apartments, estates, farms, and construction sites. All we need is an address and phone number. We call ahead of time to arrange delivery. Once the pallet arrives, all you need to do is inspect all of your items, sign for the shipment, and you are done.
The unpacking of the freight can be accomplished on your own time schedule.
All you need to do is let us know the pick up, delivery address, items that you need to ship and value, and we will handle your freight shipment.
We freight office furniture, home furnishings, purchases made for designers and just about anything else. Of course for individuals or businesses requiring white glove service, we offer our moving services.
If you have any questions about furniture freighting, please feel free to call us at 713 266 1450.
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Posted on Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Pack n send receives freight for both furniture manufactures and individuals. Trucks pull up to our warehouse, unload and then go on to their next destination.
We receive both pallets and individual pieces of furniture.
All our customer needs to do is give us the delivery address, and we set up the delivery appointment with the final recipient.
We also receive merchandise for local stores and delivery it to their final customers.
Pack n send also freights furniture all over the world. From everything to an individual piece of furniture, to and entire container, pack n send can handle your furniture freighting needs.
For more information, please feel free to contact pack n send at 713 266 1450.
Posted on Mon, Apr 19, 2010
Pack n send is still waiting for definitive times for airport openings. As seen by just a few sentences from A Reuters article, governments are working together in order to open airspace. There has been no word from our freight forwarding partners as to when freight will move on schedule.
Both Fed Ex and UPS are monitoring the situations on an hourly basis, but have not yet established time timetable when freight will move on schedule.
As soon as pack n send has this information at hand, we will pass it on to our customers.
Part of an article from Reuters follows:
BRUSSELS - European officials carved up the sky Monday, creating three zones to more quickly break the flight deadlock caused by volcanic ash flowing from Iceland over Europe. Many more flights will be able to take off on Tuesday, the bloc said.
European countries can resume airline traffic in designated "zones" where the threat of ash is considered less dangerous, French officials said after a meeting of the bloc's 27 transport ministers.
Under the accord, one area - defined by the European air traffic control agency Euro control - will remain entirely off limits to flights. Another area will be open to all flights and a third area will be a caution zone in which some flights will be allowed.
If we can answer any questions about Houston packing, Houston freight, or shipping internationally, please feel free to contact us at 713 266 1450.