As of noon on 10/29/2007, a major US All-Cargo Airline has closed their doors. Although we did not utilize their services very often, they moved over 750K pounds of cargo every night on their aircraft and in excess of 1 million pounds of truck cargo every week. The end result is virtually 3 to 5 millions pounds of freight being dumped into the transportation system weekly!
We expect service interruptions, delays, difficulties and embargoes as a result of this inundation of freight into the rest of the transportation network. Unfortunately, FedEx, UPS, commercial airlines and trucking systems are all affected and all are already seriously over capacity.
This will directly affect the entire US and Canada transportation system as well as indirectly affect international import and export for some time. We have heard a few rumors about what is being done to possibly replace them, and we will share that information with you when we are updated so you remain completely informed regarding this issue and you are not caught off guard by unexpected situations.
On all air shipments, especially large shipments, please give us as much notice as possible for the next couple of months so we can address your service needs immediately. We highly recommend that pieces are made smaller in size and also suggest that multiple pieces are shipped rather than one large piece. Carriers are going to be overloaded, and we want to do everything possible to ensure your trade show materials continue to arrive to show site on time!
Please contact Scott Tedro, CEO; Maria Gausepohl, Executive VP; or Justin Rosen, Quality Assurance Manager of Sho-Air International if you have any immediate concerns or questions.
As always, we appreciate your business and understanding under the current conditions. Sho-Air values your support and loyalty.
Respectfully,
Sho-Air International
Molly has over 13 years experience in the trade show and transportation industry. Her experience and knowledge will provide bay area customers with a full range of service capabilities and solutions. Molly will be supported by a team of dedicated shipping and event specialists whose #1 goal will be to ensure every shipment is managed and serviced with success. Whether your shipping is International, Domestic, Air, Ground or Ocean, Molly and her team are ready to meet and exceed your service expectations.
Here is Molly's contact information. Please do not hesitate to contact her.
Office: 800-227-9111 Ext. 1120
Cell: 408-590-9395
E-Mail: mollyf@shoair.com
Sho-Air International has recently moved and upgraded its headquarters to Huntington Beach, CA. The new facility combines office operations with its materials management warehouse and is conveniently located to LAX airport and Long Beach Port. The new facility is C-TPAT and TSA qualified with advanced security and media access controls.
For over a decade, Sho-Air logistics asset management program continues to offer all of its clients the value-add Monitor Loaner Program. Display units of various sizes are available free of all rental charges and only incur shipping costs for event use. Larger Monitor Loaner Program events include onsite Sho-Air International representative’s coordination for both in and outbound freight handling. Sho-Air International continues to offer 24/7 customer service support year round.
Sho-Air International Monitor Loaner Program display units are the latest technology new model plasmas, LCD and flat panel displays from top tier, name brand manufacturers. Units are replaced, rotated or upgraded several times a year to meet and exceed exhibition and presentation needs. Display units arrive at events in custom cases on time and quality certified.
With the addition of a spacious hi-tech materials handling facility, Sho-Air International is now able to offer materials management services for client assets in addition to our storage and transport services. Client owned material may be stored, shipped and technician handled from our insured, secured materials management facility and qualified, trained staff. All assets will be maintained as instant access items for urgent or last minute requirements.
Technical services extend beyond testing and cleaning to computer imaging, configuring and system building for any client asset management need. Unique options and services are available with planning to meet changing event demands. Exhibitor road shows and full calendar event commitments are easily and efficiently managed from the new Sho-Air International facility with top-notch quality of service. Client materials can be returned to original presentation specifications for every event. Sho-Air International's materials management services are a complete solution for asset management and exhibition needs.
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