The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has been a great advocate for seaports, and their work has gained the recognition and backing of President Barack Obama. President Obama has announced that seven projects of regional and national significance will receive the benefit of assertive decision-making and review schedules in regards to those project’s […]
Senators Jay Rockefeller IV (D-WV) and Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) have recently introduced a new transportation bill that would increase federal investment in rebuilding and expanding transportation infrastructure. The new bill, The American Infrastructure Fund Act of 2013, includes a $5 billion fund that would aid private, state, and regional investments in eligible transportation projects nationwide. […]
One of the main reasons why most businesses who talk to PNGLC choose to work with us, aside from friendly service is the many ways we make their business more profitable. Here are some of the alternative ways we can make your business more profitable. 1) Inbound Shipping Management- While overlooked, the costs of shipping the […]
In the most recent LTL Freight controversies, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) conducted a pilot program between October 14, 2011, and October 10, 2014, that was part of FMCSA’s implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The United States-Mexico Cross-Border Long-Haul Trucking Pilot Program evaluated the ability of Mexico-domiciled motor carriers […]
On June 26th the newly widen Panama Canal opened its third lane that will be used to accommodate larger container ships. The Panama Canal Expansion doubled the capacity of the canal. Along with a new lane, the canal has enlarged it locks that are 180 feet wide and 60 feet deep, compared to the 110-foot-wide […]
The trucking industry is the backbone of the United States economy and workforce. There are currently 3.5 million drivers on the road and millions more working in warehouses, terminals, shipping offices and more. In total, it employs one out of every seven Americans and our roads and ports move over 11 trillion dollars of freight […]
At a recent event, Elon Musk unveiled the new Tesla electric Semi-truck with the following stats: • 0-60 in 5 seconds • 0-60 with 80,000 max gross weight in 20 seconds • 65 up 5 percent grade at max gross • 500 mile range at maximum weight and highway speed • .36 drag coefficient/.65-.70 diesel […]
To our valued customers, Please see below information regarding port strikes that may begin October 1st The contract negotiations between the ILA (International Longshoremen’s Association) and the USMX (United States Maritime Alliance) suddenly broke down after 20 minutes of discussions on the first of three days of scheduled negotiations. Due to this sudden end, local […]
Companies understand the importance of choosing their distribution warehouses carefully especially in regards to their location. There is a balance that needs to be found between transportation costs and the distance that your products will need to travel. Some locations may offer lower logistics rates yet have limited routes available, or the distance to the […]
The growing size of ocean vessels is putting stress on all ports and will force smaller ports to adjust to accommodate these larger vessels. Large ships such as the Triple E vessels dominate many of the Asia and European routes, pushing the next largest group of ships to lanes such as Asia-Africa, South America and […]
PNG Logistics is a full service Third Party Logistics (3PL) company that has helped hundreds of clients to lower their freight costs and increase shipping efficiencies. Our service is highly personalized and every shipment we handle is managed by an experienced logistics expert with our clients' best interest in mind.
In addition to enhanced service and peace of mind, PNG clients typically enjoy freight cost savings from 10% to 40% compared to their current transportation and shipping costs.
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