This is the sort of thing that some shipping professionals describe whimsically as “ugly freight,” not because it’s literally ugly but because it doesn’t fit the “normal” templates for how freight is shipped.
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When Fello Logistics launched in 2021, it was born out of a simple yet powerful belief: That customer service in logistics should be impeccable. Dillon envisions a future where Fello Logistics sets the standard for honesty and reliability, just as his grandfather did in his time.
“They’ve definitely helped us out in specific areas, particularly on the drayage side. That’s a part of the business that I was very green in. They’ve helped us out a lot there, breaking down the cost of the overall process.”
If demand continues to grow, the LTL carrier industry will likely find ways to meet the demand. But if we do get a 2.4 percent increase in LTL rates in 2024, that’s worth shippers’ attention.
At this point, the industry has to assume these mandates will remain in effect, so we will be keeping a close eye on which of our carrier partners are doing the best job of getting into compliance.
If you think the move from fashion merchandising to logistics operations manager doesn’t seem like the most natural career shift, Angela Lam likely agrees with you. And she should know, because she’s the one who successfully did it.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a new rule on demurrage and detention fees, which has carriers cheering and shippers nervous. Our job at Fello is to make sure no one in our circle is hurt or surprised by this.
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Perhaps most importantly, as Brass explains, “I went from stressing out constantly every day about our deliveries to simply being confident Fello would take care of everything, and they do. We’ve grown together by leaps and bounds, and we couldn’t have done it without them.”