Freight Markets/LTL ShippingPosted by Duckworth Ashby on June 12th, 2021 All major U.S cities have the capacity to move goods in different ways, as trade and commerce are key factors in the growth and development of a city. However, there are many different factors that can contribute to how cargo is shipped into and out of a region. Cities with direct access to ports have an advantage in international shipping, as the flow of goods arriving and departing a port city is more diverse and higher volume. Some cities have a larger railroad infrastructure in their region, providing access to broader rail networks crisscrossing the country, often connecting landlocked cities directly to sea lanes and trucking routes via intermodal transfers and transportation hubs. Airfreight is also an important consideration, depending on what you are shipping. Though most major cities have a direct connection to an international airport with freight cargo facilities, some airports are served by more freight carriers and have a much larger capacity to move goods than others. In addition, many large shipping markets fall along the intersections of major interstates and trucking lanes, giving motorized freight easy access to the most direct highway routes to and from their destinations. The more shipping options available in a region usually mean the best chance of getting a great price to ship. Shipping chicago,Like it? Share it! |