A Silver Lining in the COVID-19 Crisis: Low Cost Logistics Solutions

The fears associated the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic and the resulting economic impacts have seeped into almost every industry – air travel and tourism, manufacturing, and now the trucking industry as well. But we at Clear Lane Freight Systems want to reassure you that we are committed to continue uninterrupted service. Our superior supply chain has enabled us to have ZERO Coronavirus-related delays or disruptions across our freight network, including in Southern California. We are able to provide our quality operations during the COVID-19 crisis thanks to our dedicated team and extended network of professional partners. The men and women who enable us to move goods from point A to point B are the true heroes in this crisis.

COVID-19 Crisis

The spread of the Coronavirus is having significant implications for businesses around the globe. We are in uncharted territory when it comes to the economy. We have never shut down the U.S. economy to the extent it is shuttered now. The neighboring ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which together make up the largest U.S. gateway for imports from Asia, handled 132,564 fewer containers in February than they did the same month a year ago. This may be an indicator of the pain that is in store for Southern California and the U.S. economy as businesses hunker down to deal with the rapidly expanding new coronavirus. 1 in 9 Southern California jobs are tied to the ports, including people who work on the docks, drive trucks and move boxes in warehouses. In addition to the obvious fear of infection, there is a growing trepidation about economic prospects as this virus rages up indefinitely.

An Uninterrupted Supply Chain

Currently, there are no COVID-19-related delays or disruptions across our freight network. We at Clear Lane Freight remain dedicated to servicing our customers and keeping shipments moving. All of our pick-up and delivery agents are operating as usual and our line haul and intermodal operation is operating as normal in all areas of the country, including California. We know that freight transportation plays a crucial role in the economy and we are committed to continuing to provide the best service possible. The transportation mode Less Than Truckload (LTL) has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. LTL shipping is an attractive option for many companies looking to cut costs and gain efficiencies while still exceeding customer expectations. LTL shipping allows for companies to put together their smaller loads and then ship them together with other people’s packages. In addition to being more economical when compared to full truckload alternatives, it is also more environmentally-friendly and safer. This explains why the demand and popularity of LTL freight shipping have drastically grown over the past years. Because of LTL’s growing importance in supply chains, we are thrilled we can continue our services, safely and efficiently.

Thank You To Our Heroes

Approximately 1.8 million women and men drive trucks across our nation’s highways. In addition to drivers, we want to thank every individual in the supply chain process, from port workers to warehousing to delivery. These individuals work long hours to keep supply lines intact. At Clear Lane Freight, we want to thank each and every one of them for their reliability and hard work in this time of crisis. Of course, the safety of our employees and the customers we serve is a top priority. We continue closely monitoring COVID-19 updates and news to address questions/concerns and to plan accordingly from a business continuity standpoint. We will keep you updated if there are any changes to our operational capabilities.