U.S. Facing Transportation Challenges

 Industry and businesses in the U.S. are experiencing some major changes in the way businesses operate and ship their products to market. Businesses are operating in a hostile economic environment under Cap&Trade restrictions resulting from a presidential executive order issued on October 24, 2009; the effects of health insurance and employee status reforms; and an administration mindset against over-the-road shipping.

Fuel costs are following the price trends set in 2008 with peaks expected to go over $6 per gallon by mid-summer. Over 33,000 fewer trucks are currently available to carry freight as 700 carriers have closed their doors. This has resulted in an abundance of freight with a scarcity of trucks that threatens to drive up shipping costs. Equipment costs are dramatically up with trucks costing $120, 000 per tractor. The reality is clear – shippers and carriers have to change!

England Logistics in partnership with C.R. England are responding to the changing shipping environment by offering “More for Less.” Shippers are offered More shipping options to meet their market needs. With over 3,000 refrigerated and van power units working nationwide, England’s companies offer strength in assets.

England Logistics offers many established options with a newer eye toward flexibility and efficiency to full truckload, less than truckload, package, container, flat bed, intermodal, parcel, and international shipping options. For example, England has the capability to load your product in China and deliver it to business facilities in the U.S. and then on to the end customer through England’s commitment to the Big Picture by their Focus on the Details.

Contact T. Benefield, Agent 558, for complete details for your transportation solutions.

 theresab@crengland.com

888-248-6287