How to Handle an Expedited or Emergency Transportation Logistics Problem by Connor Lus

Even the most careful of transportation schedules, in which every load is given adequate time to reach its destination, sometimes goes awry. Perhaps a shipment of parts arrives far earlier than you expected and you have to get it moved or you’ll be charged while it sits – or the shipment will be sent back entirely. Maybe a client made a bulk order but only on the condition that you can get the shipment to them faster than your usual rates. Whatever the reason for your emergency or expedited transportation needs, when time is money and too much time might result in the loss of a lot of revenue, you need the help of experts to handle the problem.

When you rely on a transportation logistics company, expedited and emergency shipments aren’t as stressful as they might initially seem. Whether you hire the company to handle all of your transportation needs or you book them to fill in during unforeseen circumstances that require extra trucks or faster deliveries than your fleet can usually manage, you’ll be able to count on the experts to get it done. Thanks to services such as Less-Than-Truckload, you won’t even necessarily have to hire or pay for an entire truck, either.

Gather the Details

If you’re relying on the experts, all you need to do is supply the information. Put together a list of all the relevant details: what’s being shipped, where it’s being shipped, how much it all weighs, what kind of equipment will be necessary to move it (if any), your budget and the deadline you’re working with. If there’s been a disaster of some sort (natural or mechanical, like a truck breaking down) that’s impacted your normal delivery schedule, let the professionals know so they can plan accordingly.

Call the Professionals

Many businesses don’t have their own fleet of trucks because it’s not cost-effective. If you don’t have experts in-house to organize an expedited or emergency shipment, you’re unlikely to be able to arrange all the details to get it completed in time and in an efficient manner. Even if there is a fleet your business uses, you probably don’t have extra drivers and trucks on standby in the case of unexpected shipping. Once you have the details pinned down, contact the experts and get your shipment moving as fast as possible. You can then devout your attention to your regular day-to-day operations, knowing you can rely on a professional transportation logistics company to devote all of their resources and expertise to take care of your pressing issue.

Consider Alternate Shipping Options

Depending on how far your items are going and how quickly you need them transported, train, boat or especially plane transport may be ideal for completing expedited or emergency shipping. However, even companies with a regular fleet of trucks don’t tend to have their own fleet of trains, boats and planes for shipment as well. That’s where a transportation logistics company comes in. They have all the connections and equipment required to complete both domestic and international shipments and can quickly and efficiently handle customs paperwork for you if necessary. Let the transportation logistics expert help you decide which method of transportation will work best for your issue.

When you need shipments completed fast, don’t panic – call the experts. A transportation logistics company can not only oversee the shipment, but it can also help you plan how best to get it done for as little cost and as quickly as possible. There’s a clear advantage to working with a transportation logistics company whenever the need for expedited shipments arises.

About the Author: Connor Lus is a small business owner who recommends Landstar System, Inc. for every business’ emergency and expedited transportation needs.