Green Energy companies must advance their supply chains to meet increased demand
The cascading impact of rapid Green Energy sector growth to the supply chain that supports it cannot be understated. As an example, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and several other institutions call attention to the need for better energy system models in a recent Nature Energy paper. In fact, the paper highlights that most models ignore supply chain challenges associated with manufacturing energy storage technologies. Some models suggest the need to limit the deployment of a particular energy storage technology because of volatile supply chains.
Supply chains are elongated, in large part, because critical minerals (copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, etc.) are most abundant in countries overseas. In addition to lower labor costs, the presence of these critical minerals creates an environment favorable to manufacturing batteries, photovoltaic solar systems, and wind turbines outside of the US and Canada. Importing finished and semi-finished goods from overseas produces significant challenges and is prone to supply chain disruptions that could impact the rapidly expanding green energy construction projects (both planned and underway) in the US.
Most of the finished and semi-finished goods in the green energy sector arrive in the US and Canada in ocean containers. Design for Logistics, a concept whereby the storage and shipment of materials are ideally designed to enable fast and efficient travel through the supply chain, plays a very important role in how these goods make it to US and Canada-based construction sites for solar and wind.
Momentum Transportation, an award-winning Landstar Agent, has the expertise to handle all types of green energy freight, both international and domestic
When it comes to international shipping, Momentum has deep expertise in international transportation and logistics. These are perhaps the most complex and difficult aspects of the supply chain to manage. Whether you are shipping via air or ocean — international logistics requires an additional level of understanding and thorough knowledge of a myriad of regulatory requirements, customs issues, and detailed import and export processes.
Landstar has established relationships and carefully honed, repeatable communication processes with major ocean and air carriers, leveraging our combined customer volume and spend to secure competitively priced rates. In addition to leveraging the great rates that our massive buying power commands, customers can be assured they’ll get a total solution from start to finish. From import/export expertise, a wide selection of ocean and air lanes, customs brokerage and clearance, drayage, and more — every shipment is a seamless door-to-door experience. Customers can leverage Landstar’s worldwide network of agents for highly competitive cargo insurance rates as well the expertise that comes from handling over 45,000 ocean and air shipments valued at approximately $650 million annually.
Landstar has significant experience managing global shipments and customs clearance, including door-to-door service from Asian origins to US destinations, plus Mexico and Canada cross border expertise. Not only do shippers get the capacity and stability of a Fortune 500 global company in Landstar, they get the friendly customer service focus and can-do attitude provided by Momentum Transportation as your local partner.
When it comes to heavy haul and specialized transportation in the North America green energy arena, Momentum Transportation, an award-winning Landstar agent, understands that it’s not just about delivering a shipment. As a Landstar agent, we have access to over 9,800 trucks and 18,500 trailers dedicated to the Landstar network, plus over 76,000 third party partner relationships with ocean lines, airlines, motor carriers and railroads to tap into on behalf of our clients. As one of the safest trucking companies in the industry, Landstar understands how critical it is that a shipment reaches its final destination on-time and damage-free. Best of all, we help you assess the nature and requirements of your freight and identify the best possible capacity and routing solution — at the best possible price — to get your freight where it needs to be, at the right time.
Finally, whether you’re shipping domestically or internationally, our 24/7 staffing keeps the lines of communication open, including after hours, weekends and holidays. We’re focused on providing visibility, transparency, and responsive service. Leveraging the latest technology, we have a personalized tracking portal that provides real-time pick-up and delivery notifications, as well as ETAs for all shipments. Our in-house team relays on-time performance updates immediately and we commit to KPIs that include 30-minute customer response times.
Conclusion
Landstar is an expert at moving freight and mission-critical shipments for the Green Energy sector. Landstar offers a global transportation network and reliable capacity with greater visibility and flexibility to meet customers’ evolving needs.
Landstar is a $5.3 billion company with 1,100 operating agency offices, over 9,800 trucks, more than 18,500 trailers, plus over 76,000 3rd party capacity partners. More than 25,000 businesses worldwide count on Landstar to deliver, because they know Landstar can handle whatever customers send our way. Contact Momentum Transportation, an award-winning Landstar Agent today to get started: www.landstar-agent.com