Givens Transloading Services
Top Three Ways Givens Supports Freight Forwarders
Rerouting Containers from the Port of Baltimore to the Port of Virginia
If you have cargo being diverted to the Port of Virginia, we’d like to introduce ourselves. Givens is a 65 year old, third generation transportation and logistics company with dedicated warehousing, trucking, and drayage and transloading operations.
Givens is is at the Port of Virginia daily, ensuring that our customers’ import and export containers move on schedule. We own more than 2 Million sq ft of warehouse space near the port which includes bonded and foreign trade zone warehouse space.
Our asset-based transportation and chassis fleet means you can count on us for reliable cargo transportation. Let Givens be your partner to coordinate your entire logistics with drayage, transportation and warehousing.
Meanwhile, we understand that freight forwarders and shippers are having to address key issues like:
- Re-routing Logistics:
- Adjusting Routes: At Givens, we understand that freight forwarders must swiftly re-route or divert cargo shipments originally destined for Baltimore to alternative ports like the Port of Virginia.
- Coordination: We streamline coordination efforts for our customers by providing comprehensive solutions that enhance collaboration with carriers, trucking companies, and other logistics partners.
- Supply Chain Disruption Mitigation:
- Transloading and Transportation Options: Givens can transload your import containers at our warehouses near the port and store, transport, or expedite your goods to their final destination.
- Communication: Givens works with freight forwarders to ensure clear communication during the diversion and rerouting of cargo. We understand that transparency is key to managing expectations and minimizing business interruptions.
- Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning:
- Financial Implications: Givens is experienced in managing drayage and transloading projects and we collaborate with your team to minimize the impacts of demurrage and dentention fees.
- Alternative Solutions: Exploring alternative transportation modes (such as rail or trucking) to move cargo from the diversion port to its final destination. Developing contingency plans ensures adaptability in unforeseen situations.
In times of crisis, Givens.com is daily transloading cargo and out-of-gauge freight in and out of the Port of Virgina. We are here to collaborate, help and adapt during this difficult time for freight forwarders navigating the aftermath of the Port of Baltimore tragedy.