Beneficial cargo owners can discover ways to avoid delays, increase turn times and reduce costs during peak shipping season with The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s 7 Tips for a Successful Peak Season.
Released today, the tip sheet seeks to help importers and exporters make their operations as efficient as possible during the busy peak shipping season. The suggestions include:
- Regularly communicating with supply chain partners, particularly chassis providers
- Taking advantage of extended gate hours offered by marine terminals
- Adjusting warehouse receiving hours to improve productivity
- Coordinating truck dispatch schedules to match the days terminal operations are historically less busy
- Using online tools to check terminal information, cargo availability and booking status
View all 7 Tips for a Successful Peak Season.