Inbound Logistics | November 2022

and its network of capacity providers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Expedited freight travels on an exclusive-use vehicle, without co- mingling. Air freight solutions available for international shipments.

SOLUTIONS/FEATURES: Customized expedited solutions include complex time-sensitive distribution, project management, and event logistics. Provides specialized equipment and trailers, including reefers, flatbed and drop deck trailers, and courier vans. Continental Expedited Services continentalexpedited.com 855-SHIPCES Continental Expedited Services provides expedited ground solutions, o ering door-to-door services covering the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company also o ers time-critical airfreight solutions through a network of more than 200 airfreight and air charter service providers. SOLUTIONS/FEATURES: Ground shipment services provide direct dual-driver nonstop transit anywhere in North America and satellite- tracked vehicles updated every 30 minutes. Through-trailer service with no transloading at borders. DHL dhl.com 800-225-5345 Along with global expedited parcel services through DHL Express, DHL o ers expedited freight solutions, including same-day airfreight services and fast, road- based solutions with dedicated ground vehicles. DHL also provides flexibility and cost savings for emergency, high-priority deliveries globally, helping shippers plan delivery schedules to meet urgent delivery needs.

Amazon Freight freight.amazon.com enterprisefreight@amazon.com Shippers can leverage Amazon’s supply chain capabilities and technology, in addition to more than 30,000 Amazon- owned trailers and network of vetted carriers. Provides full truckload services using 53-foot dry vans. Spot shipments are live loaded and unloaded. Online tools allow shippers to manage loads on demand.

SOLUTIONS/FEATURES: Security measures include satellite tracking, in-cab panic alarms, and door sensors. Specialized equipment can accommodate oversized freight as well as temperature-sensitive shipments. Ascent On-Demand ascentgl.com/on-demand 800-614-1348 Ascent On-Demand provides premium mission-critical air and ground transportation solutions across North America, as well as access to major forwarders for international air freight. The company delivers time-definite supply chain solutions across all transportation modes. SOLUTIONS/FEATURES: O ers access to an on-demand fleet. Bid board provides multiple solutions and just-in-time cost optimization. Real-time shipment and market pricing visibility.

SOLUTIONS/FEATURES: Provides shippers with a self-service transportation management system (TMS) and can also integrate with shippers’ TMS via EDI. Trailers are equipped with GPS, and carriers and drivers utilize the Amazon Relay app to ensure real-time visibility. Shippers can book loads for next-day pickup or up to 14 days out. American Expediting americanexpediting.com 412-321-4546 American Expediting provides specialized services, from cold chain logistics to urgent same-day ground transport. Time-critical package delivery services include next flight out and managed transportation services. SOLUTIONS/FEATURES: O ers real-time reporting for shipment transparency to validate the safety and quality of shipments and ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice and other regulatory requirements. ArcBest arcb.com/panther-premium 800-685-0657 ArcBest provides ground expedite service for time-sensitive freight through its Panther Premium Logistics fleet

Averitt Express averitt.com 866-249-8496

Averitt o ers ground and air services for shippers’ expedited needs—LTL and truckload, guaranteed time-critical LTL, charter flights, next-flight-out, next-day, and custom solutions.

SOLUTIONS/FEATURES: Same-day, time-definite, and day- definite international express delivery. Consolidation of air, ocean, and rail shipments at origin including subsequent distribution via over-the-road, courier, or postal network. End-to-end traceability.

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