“There’s Always Going to Be a Supply Chain Disruption” — How to Stop Being Surprised by the Inevitable
You know that feeling when something big happens in global shipping — a canal gets blocked, a port goes on strike, a conflict flares up [...]
The Drayage Dictionary: Words Your Carrier Uses and What They Actually Mean
You need drayage. Let's set the scene. You're on a call with your drayage carrier. They're explaining why your shipment is delayed. The words coming [...]
What I Learned on a Panel at DePaul — And Why Chicago’s Logistics Story Isn’t Over
By Kelsey Muruato, Mark-it Express When I was invited to speak on a panel at DePaul University’s Chicagoland Supply Chain Forum, my first thought [...]
What AgTC 2026 Confirmed About the Challenges Facing Agricultural Exporters
Every conference has a different personality. Some are vendor showcases. Some chase whatever headline dominated the trade press that week. The Agriculture Transportation Coalition Annual [...]
5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Drayage Provider (That Have Nothing to Do with Rate)
You get a rate quote. It looks competitive. You award the business. Then the detention charges start rolling in, the container sits over free time, [...]
TIA 2026: What Freight Brokers Are Worried About — and What It Means for Shippers
At TIA this year, carriers were the minority. Freight brokers and 3PLs owned the room. That's exactly why Matt Belanus goes. Not to pitch. To [...]
Meet Kelsey Muruato
Kelsey Muruato has a question she's been meaning to ask more customers. Not a sales question. Not a qualifying question. Just: How much do you [...]
What We Heard at TPM 2026 — And What It Means for Your Supply Chain
TPM just wrapped up in Long Beach, and our team came back with a stack of business cards, some real intermodal drayage insights, and a [...]
Fuel Costs Are Up. Significantly. And Pretending Otherwise Isn’t a Strategy.
What the 2026 Middle East conflict means for the drayage fuel surcharge conversation — and why that conversation can no longer be deferred. Let’s [...]
“We’re Very Responsive”
Every drayage provider's website says they're responsive. It's right there between "customer-focused" and "trusted partner." And yet here you are at 4:47 p.m. on a [...]