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“Port Strike” Intermodal rail lines

"Quick update" Regarding the port strike that officially began as of midnight last night 10/01. some may be concerned, but we want to reassure you that this will NOT impact the domestic operations. We are running business as usual. All Local rail providers (BNSF, NS, and CSX) remain fully operational for domestic IMDL service. Thank [...]

By |2024-10-01T22:35:42+00:00October 1st, 2024|Company & Industry News|0 Comments

New England Motor Freight Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petition

Elizabeth, N.J., Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – New England Motor Freight, Inc. (the “Company” or “NEMF”) today announced that the Company and ten related entities have voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Newark on February 11, 2019. NEMF [...]

Gold Coast Freightways closed, LTL carrier service to and from Miami, FL NY-NJ

Coast Freightways announced yesterday, After 31 years of business Gold Coast has closed its doors as of Friday 12/29/17. Gold coast freightways was 1 of our partner LTL carriers to Miami, and entire state of Florida, and from Miami, FL to NY-NJ. If you have any questions, you can reach us at 718-218-6868 we will [...]

By |2018-01-03T21:53:35+00:00January 3rd, 2018|Company & Industry News|0 Comments

It’s LTL Freight Quote Monday!

It's Freight Quote Sunday! start the week with a new logistic provider, Call or email us today to get a quote on shipping parcels, #LTL or #truckload, #FBA shipping, We promise it's worth your time! Quotes@rapidexpressfreight.com 718-218-6868 Rapid Express Freight, Inc. is a licensed and bonded freight broker specializing in all types of freight shipping. Since [...]

By |2017-12-11T01:29:27+00:00December 11th, 2017|Company & Industry News|0 Comments

Do you ship freight to Amazon FBA | Expedited Delivery service

Are you a Amazon.com seller? do you ship to amazon FBA? Have you experiencing shipment delays in to Amazon FBA? Large volume LTL and Truckload shipments to Amazon fulfillment centers require special preparation. Special rules must also be followed. Part of the process requires the carrier to schedule an advanced delivery appointment. Delivery appointments [...]

By |2018-10-26T12:14:56+00:00November 22nd, 2017|General Freight Topics|0 Comments

Trying to cut shipping costs? Move it on RAIL is your next best option

With today's low fuel costs, more Logistics Managers are being told to aggressively negotiate truckload rates or else, but is that easier said that done? Many executives are questioning why trucking rates are not falling as fast as fuel costs. Unless they come from a logistics background, it can be difficult to explain to [...]

By |2017-07-18T12:29:47+00:00July 18th, 2017|Intermodal|0 Comments

How retail trends are reshaping LTL freight in home delivery

Freight industry is changing LTL and last-mile Home delivery for a low cost Commercial and retail with White glove services More shipments are moving faster and shorter distances So while it is clear that in-store sales are sliding down, the growth in e-commerce is propping up freight volumes. The question then becomes, where is the [...]

Saia’s LTL Division Northeast Expansion On Target for May Launched successful

Less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier Saia Inc. announced plans to expand into the Northeast, with 4 terminals opening in the beginning of May remaining on track and on time. Originally announced in October intentions to expand into the Northeast, telling industry analysts that the region generates about $7 billion in annual freight revenue [...]

Increased Rail Traffic – Highest Week in history for U.S. Rail Intermodal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 26, 2014 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported increased U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 21, 2014 with 291,142 total carloads, up 0.9 percent compared with the same week last year. This was the highest week in history for total U.S. intermodal volume, topping the previous [...]