The first half of this year has been a whirlwind in our industry. Like we have mentioned in previous posts, the market conditions have been crazy, and it’s presented both challenges and opportunities for us. New government regulations have contributed to tight capacity within the market, and rates across the board have increased. To adapt and take advantage of these conditions, we’ve had to shift gears regarding our overall service mix. This means we’ve down-shifted in certain areas so that we can up-shift in others.
Our company has primarily been built on servicing the air freight sector of the industry. We’ve done this by mainly offering local cartage services in/around Memphis. Indeed, we still handle a lot air freight, but the shifting market conditions have opened entirely new lanes and sectors for us. We will continue handling air freight in addition to exploring new opportunities.
Perhaps our largest growth area so far this year has been Memphis Intermodal and Drayage service. We have beefed up our intermodal capacity, which has allowed us to assist more intermodal customers than ever before. This is especially true in Memphis. We have also significantly expanded our nightly linehaul offerings from Memphis to/from Atlanta and Chicago. Lastly, we have increased our capacity for dedicated transportation solutions, such as dedicated daily shuttles, yard management, warehousing and distribution, etc.
Shifting gears like this isn’t necessarily easy, especially in the short-run. The ability to do so, however, is what helps set us apart as a smaller, more nimble transportation company (alpaca versus llama). We have an incredible team that has helped the company shift gears, and we believe it is a result of having the right people in the right places. Our team is eager to help both our existing customers and new ones navigate these crazy times within the market. Please contact us if we can help you with your transportation needs!