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The strike that rocked the east coast ports

The month of October is a surprising paradox in the logistics world. No ships are sailing, and no trucks are rolling but the first day of the month woke up to almost 50,000 longshoremen honking their horns to draw attention to wage issues, the policies regarding automation and more. This is happening because of the ongoing negotiations between the dockworkers’ union and the port ownership group USMX. While this standoff may seem unfortunate, it is a necessary one. So why would 50,000 dock workers strike for the first time since 1977?

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Unprecedented Delays Continue to Affect Drayage Services

Retailers like Family Dollar are battling unprecedented port congestion. Family Dollar’s cargo transportation issues were solved by BookYourCargo’s drayage services, but other organizations still continue to suffer. More than 20 million drayage containers moved through Long Beach’s port alone in 2021. Mario Crodero, Port of Long Beach Executive Director, recently stated, “The supply chain and shipping industry is in crisis mode.

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Port of Baltimore tragedy: A Message of Support

In the wake of the recent tragedy at the Port of Baltimore, our hearts ache for the lives lost and the struggles faced by our community. It’s a challenging time for all of us, and we want to extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this heart-breaking event.

The Port of Baltimore has always been a vital hub of cargo and drayage transportation. But the bridge collapse has brought everything to a standstill. It’s been tough for everyone — from the workers at the port to the logistics sector businesses that rely on it for their livelihoods.

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Drayage services refer to the shorthaul transportation of freight containers, typically over distances of 100 miles or less within a single metropolitan area. These services play a crucial role in connecting different modes of transportation, such as ships, trains, and trucks, to facilitate the seamless movement of goods. Book Your Cargo is driven by a passion to simplify drayage. Our digital platform, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated human resources all work towards one end to make things simple for you.

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Drayage is a logistics term that involves shipping goods a short distance via ground freight. Drayage can help fill the gaps in intermodal shipping. The term drayage refers to a niche shipping service needed to move large containers for a truck, ship or rail. For many years, drayage has been a pain point of this industry that often gets negated and is a very fragmented market. so from day one, Book your Cargo goal has been to remove the friction.