For importers, the wait between port and warehouse can be the most expensive stretch of the journey—especially in the Pacific Northwest. When containers sit idle—even for just a day—hidden costs begin to accumulate. From demurrage and per diem charges to lost time coordinating multiple vendors, these inefficiencies don’t just delay delivery—they drain profits. At Terminal Transfer, we keep freight moving with integrated drayage + transloading services, giving shippers in Port

The upcoming Supreme Court decision on tariffs could significantly reshape the global logistics, trade agreements, and freight networks for years to come. For providers like Terminal Transfer, which manages cross-dock, transload, and distribution operations across the Pacific Northwest, the impact of this ruling could reach every point in the supply chain — from port to pallet. What’s Happening The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether the President has the authority to impo

Freight is becoming increasingly expensive—but savvy operators know where the savings still lie. Transloading is one of the most practical tools for cutting costs in today’s supply chain. Whether it’s bypassing long-term storage fees, consolidating containers, or streamlining final-mile deliveries, transloading keeps freight moving and budgets intact.

In logistics, few terms get mixed up more than transloading  and cross-docking . They’re related, they can happen in the same facility,...

In today’s shifting trade landscape, the buzzwords aren't just "globalization" anymore—they're reshoring and nearshoring. And for good...

Terminal Transfer breaks down how to choose an intermodal partner—from drayage reliability to port knowledge and communication clarity.

Learn how Terminal Transfer leverages transloading to tackle container imbalances, reduce repositioning costs, and improve cargo flow in today’s Pacific Northwest logistics environment.

Terminal Transfer explains the latest U.S.–China tariff truce for freight and why shippers should plan for volume spikes and delays.