As the economy adjusts to additional supply chain constraints and fluctuations in the economy, the most likely outcome of this will be more supply chain congestion. It is understandable that this is the last thing companies want to hear, however now is the perfect time to implement a solution that has been underutilized across the entire logistics industry and the American supply chain. At a time where we face rising costs, driver shortages and congestion everywhere we look, one area shippers need to take a second look is whether they’re marking their shipments as full or partial truckloads.
By taking a second look at whether a shipment is marked full or partial and assessing if a full truckload is really needed, companies can help alleviate the congestion that has run rampant across the logistics sector. Capacity only seems to keep tightening, so it is vital to determine if a shipment really needs a full truckload. In too many cases, shipments are marked as full truckload even though they only occupy a fraction of the trailer. This is a waste of valuable resources at a time when we can’t afford such waste. Optimizing shipments is quickly becoming the smarter choice.
We here at Zip Xpress pioneered the headload optimization service which allows companies to only pay for the space they’re using on a trailer. This practice contributes to saving fuel, reducing empty air on trailers and easing the congestion that has run rampant. All of these factors help build resilience into your supply chain by getting your shipments to their destination on time and undamaged. Optimization is one of, if not the most effective solution for the short term, helping shippers and carriers alike as both sides navigate the challenges ahead of us.
Here at Zip Xpress we understand the importance of optimizing shipments, and building resilience into our customer’s supply chains. Our headload optimization service ensures that all of our shipments are able to get to their destinations on time, no matter what. We’ve utilized this service to great effect for all of our customers, creating a sustainable solution and recycling air by reducing the number of empty trailers on the highway. To see the results for yourself, start today with Zip Xpress!
