In today's fast-paced world, delivering products/goods from point A to point B on time has become essential for your business. Even if you have the fastest shipping options, you may still encounter obstacles or unexpected delays. This makes understanding midstream freight really important.
It keeps your supply chain running smoothly. This is where UTB Logistics comes in. UTB Logistics offers solutions that close the gaps. This ensures your cargo keeps moving efficiently, securely, and on schedule.
Midstream freight refers to the stage between a shipment's initial pickup and its final delivery. It covers everything from transportation, handling, and temporary storage that occurs after the cargo leaves the supplier, but before it reaches its destination.
Many businesses focus heavily on first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery, while overlooking the midstream stage, where most delays and inefficiencies occur. In simple terms, midstream freight connects the first and last mile and this middle segment often determines how reliable your overall supply chain really is.
Even short interruptions can irritate your customers, cause delays in your timetables, and lead to higher costs. The U.S. transportation system was responsible for the average daily handling of 55.5 million tons of freight in 2023 (Bureau of Transportation Statistics), and the enormousness of this handling makes smooth midstream freight all the more necessary. The main contributing factors to the bottlenecks are the lack of visibility into shipments, port congestion, and coordination difficulties among carriers.
Therefore, the presence of professional container drayage services should not be taken for granted, as they are the ones who provide the link in midstream freight, thus allowing your cargo to travel without any unnecessary delays.
With more than 20 years of experience in the logistics sector, UTB Logistics offers reliable and cost-effective container drayage solutions that strengthen midstream freight movement within local areas.
UTB Logistics combines professional expertise with a trusted carrier network operating across all states. Their strong compliance standards ensure legal and secure cargo movement, reducing risks and keeping your freight on schedule.
● Standard Containers: Multi-purpose containers suitable for a wide range of goods.
● Open Top Containers: Perfect for oversized or uniquely shaped cargo.
● Flat Rack Containers: Used to handle heavy or unusual loads safely.
● Reefer Containers: Temperature-controlled containers ideal for perishable goods.
The regulation of container weight is a measure that ensures the safety and efficiency of midstream freight. For instance, a 20-foot container can accommodate a maximum weight of 24,000 kg (52,910 lbs) while a 40-foot one can carry 27,600 kg (60,847 lbs) at most.
If the weight is properly planned, then it will not be necessary to worry about the violations of the axle limits, the local transport laws and the eventual delays or penalties.
UTB offers specialized drayage solutions, including:
● Import and Export Drayage
● Hazmat Drayage
● Reefer Drayage
● Overweight Drayage
Although UTB Logistics does not take care of the customs clearance directly, it collaborates with reliable customs experts. By way of this network, international shipments can be followed easily and conditions of the U.S., Mexico and Canada will be met. Thereby, both domestic and cross-border shipments will have a hassle-free experience.
UTB Logistics' presence across major U.S. ports has access to major ports and ramps across the U.S., you get to enjoy seamless transportation of containers across multiple states. The following locations are included:
● Albany, NY
● Buffalo, NY
● Chicago, IL
● Reno, CA
● Laredo, TX
● St. Louis, MO
● Los Angeles, CA
● Long Beach, CA
● Tampa, FL
● Philadelphia, PA
● Seattle, WA
● Mobile, AL
● Denver, CO
● Kansas City, KS
● Kansas City, MO
● Houston, TX
● Minneapolis, MN
● Indianapolis, IN
● Dallas, TX
This ensures smooth connectivity between intermodal hubs, warehouses, and your final destinations.
It is not sufficient to have fast shipping if your cargo stops mid-journey. UTB Logistics is closing the gaps in midstream freight. From Standard and Reefer Containers to Flat Rack and Open Top Cargos, expertise is used every time to take care of every shipment.
Partner with UTB Logistics to have dependable container drayage services and make every step in your shipment as straightforward as possible. Examine the full range of services and ensure your supply chain does not experience any interruptions.
