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As California—along with several other states—turn up the heat on zero-emissions solutions for the transportation industry, warehouse operators are seeking innovative ideas to reduce their environmental footprint. One solution? Taking their warehouse fleets electric by investing in electric forklifts, electric pallet jacks, electric pallet stackers, electric order pickers, and electric reach trucks. We’ll take a look at the latest trends in electrified warehouse fleets, starting with electric forklifts, which offer a near-instant reduction in a warehouse’s carbon footprint. The Rise of Electric Forklifts 0fewer pounds of carbonIt’s a startling number: 120,000 fewer pounds of carbon emissions per 10,000 hours of use. That’s how much one...

Running a business in Puerto Rico? Or thinking of starting a new venture based in the territory? In either situation, you may find yourself researching the cost to send freight to Puerto Rico.   In this article, we’ll offer you our insights into how much it costs to ship freight to Puerto Rico by: Ocean freight: Full-container load (FCL) Ocean freight:Less-than-container (LCL)Air freight Transportation of goods by aircraftWe’ve been moving freight to Jones Act destinations like Puerto Rico since 1991, so we’ve got all the answers you need. First, let’s talk about the main question that likely brought you here. How Much Does It Cost...

Opening a new business? Or just shopping around to ensure you’re getting the best price available for your full container (FCL) shipments to Hawaii?   No matter why you’re researching the cost for shipping a container to Hawaii, we’ve got the answers you need! We’ve been moving Pacific freight since 1991, and we’ll share all our expertise in this arena with you below.   First, though, we want to give you a lay of the land so you can understand how domestic ocean freight pricing works. The FMC, Tariffs, and Hawaii Container Prices  The ocean freight industry in the United States is regulated by the...

Hawaii has never been a cheap place to do business. Any strategy that helps reduce overhead is a welcome one for business owners and operators in the Aloha State.   With warehouses on all four major islands, including two on the Big Island, we keep close tabs on the cost of industrial space in Hawaii. Additionally, we’re always looking for ways to help our customers increase efficiency and reduce expenses.   To help you manage your warehouse costs in Hawaii, we’ve put together an update on the Hawaii industrial real estate market, including stats about Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. We’ll also share...

It was a textbook case of supply and demand. That’s what drove industrial real estate rents sky-high in greater Los Angeles in 2022. And the effects may ripple all the way down the supply chain to shippers moving freight through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.   To sum up exactly what happened: Where industrial real estate—including warehouse space—was concerned, 2022 was a landlord’s market with very few vacancies. As a result, rent in Los Angeles rose in 2022, both for new tenants and existing tenants. Additionally, to compensate for inflation, some landlords added consumer price index (CPI) increases on top of rent...

The transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases, making up 27% of total GHG emissions in the U.S., according to the EPA. As the industry looks toward greener solutions, two directions have emerged.   Many are looking to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to reduce fleet emissions. However, there’s another strong entry in the zero-emissions category: fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), powered by hydrogen.   We previously took a look at the rise of electric semis. In this article, we’ll take a look at hydrogen-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks—as well as their advantages and drawbacks—as this technology continues to develop.   Advances in...