Jackson, MS TOFC Intermodal Service To Laredo, TX

Posted by Averitt Express on Jun 2, 2015 11:14:00 AM Streamline Deliveries To South Texas And Mexico When it comes to distribution in Southern Texas and across the border, few cities compare strategically to Laredo. Due to its proximity to the border city of Nuevo Laredo, this transportation hub provides quick access to the interior of […]
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Eastbound Trailer on Flat Car: Long Beach TOFC to Memphis

Posted by Averitt Express on Jun 2, 2015 11:09:00 AM Are you looking to balance supply chain costs with transit times? Your answer might be Intermodal TOFC, or Trailer on Flat Car service, from the West Coast. With a majority of international shipments going through the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, California, moving […]
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Five Must-Know Tips For Shipping LTL To Mexico

Posted by Averitt Express on May 26, 2015 8:00:00 AM When it comes to U.S. export value, only a handful of other countries can compete against Mexico. In fact, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the country ranked second overall in 2013 with a total export value of $226.2 billion. As you […]
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Introducing Two-Day Freight Service From Lexington To Miami

Posted by Averitt Express on Mar 31, 2015 7:00:00 AM When it comes to shipping less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, we know that transit times directly impact your customers and your bottom line. As a leader in LTL and TL transportation in the South for more than 40 years, we are continually improving our service capabilities and […]
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PMA and ILWU Reach West Coast Port Agreement

Posted by Averitt Express on Feb 23, 2015 11:00:00 AM Just as the media seemed poised to run headlines decrying the complete shutdown of operations at West Coast ports, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) announced this past Friday evening that a tentative agreement had been reached. “After […]
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Planned Temporary Operational Suspension Dates

Posted by Averitt Express on Feb 13, 2015 11:39:00 AM For the second time in less than a week, the PMA imposed a partial shutdown of operations at all 29 West Coast ports on Thursday (2/12). The organization also announced that the loading and unloading of vessels will also be suspended over the weekend (2/14-15) […]
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The West Coast Port Issues, Fallout, and Solutions

Posted by Averitt Express on Feb 10, 2015 9:00:00 AM After port congestion caused by the labor crisis between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union (ILWU) reached critical levels, the PMA temporarily suspended all vessel loading and unloading operations at the West Coast’s 29 ports this past weekend. The […]
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Virco Saves Up To $1 Million with Averitt

Posted by Averitt Express on Jan 28, 2015 9:00:00 AM For the third year in a row, we’re pleased to announce that Averitt has been honored with the prestigious Alliance Award. Presented by World Trade 100 magazine and trade association SMC3, Averitt, manufacturer Virco, and The Reliance Network were recognized for working closely together to […]
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