Drayage, Freight, Shippers & Forwarders
If you manage import or export drayage directly with small carriers, you likely assume that once a truck is dispatched, the move is being actively watched. The pickup is scheduled. The driver is assigned. The container is on someone’s board. Yet demurrage still...
Drayage, Shippers & Forwarders
Export drayage ERD failures are rarely caused by missed deadlines. They’re caused by treating Early Return Dates like guarantees instead of volatile operational signals. In real-world export logistics, containers miss cutoff even when bookings are correct, freight is...
Drayage, Draydex, Shippers & Forwarders
The Time to Price-Check Your Inland Drayage Rates is NOW! The promise of new import tariffs has retailers and manufacturers that depend on foreign suppliers stocking up on inventory before the inland drayage rate hikes occur. These imposed tariffs, especially on...
Drayage, Logistics Industry
Demurrage and detention are terms that play a big role in the economics and efficiency of your shipping operations. At FMI, we understand that effective management of these charges is not just about cost control—it’s about strategic logistics planning that keeps...
