When will Shortages in the Supply of Transportation Equipment Ease and Chassis Leasing become more Readily Available? Recent actions by the Federal Government include raising interest rates to curb inflation and the signing of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act in … Continue reading
Category: Chassis Leasing
Pros & Cons of Chassis Leasing vs Buying
To buy, or not to buy? These are not your only options. Long-term leases for heavy equipment such as tank trailers and tank chassis are often an affordable alternative to buying and will reduce some risk exposure. This article explores … Continue reading
What to Look for in a Chassis Leasing Company
When it comes to bulk liquid transportation, it’s crucial to work with a chassis leasing company that understands trends in logistics, equipment technology, and industry needs. Penn Intermodal Leasing LLC is that kind of chassis leasing company. We will guide … Continue reading
2M Alliance Could Mean Higher Costs and Impact Chassis Availability for Intermodal Freight Transporters at New York/New Jersey Port
What has 185 vessels, an estimated capacity of 2.1 million TEUs and is likely to cause more headaches for truckers and intermodal freight haulers? Answer: The 2M Alliance between Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). While this alliance between … Continue reading
Chassis Leasing in Oakland, CA
“California ports handle 60 percent of the nation’s imports from the Far East and more than 70 percent of California’s agricultural export trade.” Current contract disputes between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association are being … Continue reading
How Chassis and Driver Shortages Will Impact the Supply Chain
Retailers in the midst of the peak holiday season, are already feeling the affects of chassis and driver shortages on the arrival of holiday merchandise. Shipping delays, higher freight transport costs, cargo port diversions and related issues seem to be … Continue reading
The Advantages of Long Term Chassis Leasing in Chicago
Chicago is one of the most important intermodal ports in the U.S. for the movement of dry bulk goods. This is because it serves as one of the gateways connecting both the east- and west coast regions, in addition to … Continue reading
The Advantage of Chassis Leasing in the Savannah, Georgia Area
Summary: Savannah, Georgia’s south central location is widely regarded as one of the most highly connected shipping and intermodal freight transport cities in the USA. Here’s why Penn Intermodal Leasing, a widely used and respected special purpose chassis leasing company, … Continue reading
Chassis Leasing, a Good Option for Aging Truck Fleets in an Uncertain Economy
Overall, the USA economy is still seeing a slow recovery from the 2008 recession, but the work truck industry is seeing faster than expected growth, due in large part to the replacement of aging fleets. Fleet turnover in interstate shipping … Continue reading