NEWSLETTERS

SUEZ CANAL BLOCKED!
Egyptian authorities worked to dislodge a giant container ship that remained stuck in the Suez Canal, blocking all traffic on one of the world’s busiest shipping arteries. Authorities hope to dislodge the ship within hours, according to an Egyptian official, as a...

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
The seasons are changing and we leave the cold darkness of winter for the bright warmth of spring! This change of season brings eternal hope of new capacity and a leveling of the equipment imbalance in our industry. May you find the service and coverage you have been...

HELLCAT SRT TRANSPORT
We transported these Dodge Challenger Hellcat SRT from New Hampshire to Illinois. This classic American muscle car is reimaged with modern engineering and technology. The Supercharged 6.2 Liter HEMI® V8 engine produces 797 horsepower! The team at Demanko takes pride...

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
Happy St. Paddy’s Day Freight Friends! St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture. Many people wear green clothing in honor of Ireland. Friends and families enjoy traditional Irish food and drinks as part of this celebration. Most folks enjoy a “pint”...

ONE YEAR OF REMOTE DISPATCH!
Our homes have become our offices and dispatch command centers. The very talented team of IT professionals at Demanko have put together a reliable network for us to move freight and communicate on. The accounting department has implemented procedures in order to keep...

FAPS TERMINAL TO THE GRANITE STATE!
The team of freight professionals at Demanko set up this specialized transport from FAPS Terminal in New York to the granite state of New Hampshire. Our team of dray-men and riggers collected the flat racks from the SS Line terminal and safely transloaded the...

SPRING AHEAD!
Spring Forward 2021! Daylight saving was this weekend here in North America and the days will get longer until we reach the Summer Solstice! Almost all the states observe DTS except Hawaii and Arizona. There will be more daylight while driving and to safely load and...

ONE YEAR REMOTE DISPATCH
Happy Hump Day to all our Freight Friends! We are approaching our 1 year anniversary of remote dispatching since the start of the Covid19 pandemic. This is a unusual milestone however, the management at Demanko is very proud of our teams ability to react and set up a...

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2021!
International Women’s Day: March 8th marks a day to celebrate the achievements of women in society, politics and economics across the globe. The United Nations (UN) theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 is Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a...

BEANTOWN TO THE PINE TREE STATE!
The freight pro’s at Demanko deliver another over-sized ocean import final mile solution for our freight forwarder friend and partner. This one came out of the port of Boston and delivered to the pine tree state of Maine. We are honored to be part of the equation and...

OUR VICE PRESIDENT’S 11 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
The “man” in Demanko. Adam co-founded Demanko Logistics, headquartered in Londonderry, NH. Adam discovered his love for logistics in college, driving a truck in the summer for a local New Hampshire paper company. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire...

MARCHING INTO MARCH!
Marching into March! We have had just about everything but the kitchen sink thrown at us in the transportation industry so far this year. A pandemic, winter weather, driver and equipment shortages, port congestion and closures all have contributed to the challenges we...

HOUSTON PORT WEATHER UPDATE
The Port of Houston public terminals and truck offices will remain closed Friday morning, February 19. This includes the Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals and Turning Basin Terminal. Cargo Bay Road and Ramp Road 6 will remain open at Turning Basin terminal...

NY/NJ PORT WEATHER UPDATE
The ports and terminals of New York and New Jersey are dealing with yet another snowstorm! Most of the terminals are closed due to the weather and need time for snow and ice removal. Once the terminals reopen we can expect driver wait times at approximately 3-4 hours....

HOUSTON PORT WEATHER UPDATE
Due to lack of power and water, Port Houston public terminals and truck offices will be closed Thursday morning, February 18. This includes the Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals and Turning Basin Terminal. Cargo Bay Road and Ramp Road 6 will remain open at...

HERE WE SNOW AGAIN!
Here we go again freight friends! We have another storm hitting us hard up here in the Northeast and this one is stretching all the way from the Midwest to Maine. The winter storm is expected to bring icy and snowy road conditions depending on elevation. Pickup and...

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2021!
The team at Demanko wishes all our freight friends a healthy, safe and prosperous year! Happy Chinese New Year! 2021

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
LOVE IS IN THE AIR... OCEAN AND OVER-THE-ROAD. Fall in LOVE with Demanko’s first and last mile trucking services! We specialize in servicing Freight Forwarders, Customs House Brokers and NVOCC’s international trucking needs throughout North America. FCL container...

DRAYAGE PORT SCHEDULE UPDATE
Demanko Drayage Schedule Update: Presidents Day is Monday February 15th 2021, and it is an observed holiday for most companies here in the US. The International Longshoremen Association (ILA) and most ports, terminals, rail ramps and container depots are closed both...

DRAYAGE TEAM NY/NJ PORT UPDATE
It is winter time and the snow is flying up here in the northeast. The ports and terminals of New York and New Jersey are still digging out from the snowstorms and more snow is on the way! Most of the terminals are opening on Saturday for empty pick up and import...

DRAYAGE TEAM LGB PORT UPDATE
The ILA, SS Lines, dray carriers and terminals are all working to clear the backlog of containers. Here is a quick snap shot of the present conditions. It is looking like spring time before they will be able to catchup. The current average waiting time is...

FREIGHT MOVES ON PAPER
The information is what moves the shipment along. The expectation is set by the beneficial cargo owner (BCO). The information is gathered and the a solution is applied in order to achieve a predictable outcome. The team of experienced freight professionals at Demanko...

SNOW STORM FEBRUARY 2021
The northeast got hit hard with a snow storm the last two days. We hope all of our freight friends have power and are staying warm and safe. It has already been tough dealing long waits and fighting for empty equipment now drivers have an additional challenge digging...

2021 FULL STEAM AHEAD!
As the seaports, rail ramps continue to work the backlog of containers from the increase of imports and the challenges dues to Covid19 the demand for draymen and equipment remains high. The forecasts are predicting we will continue to see this for some time into Q2...

CAREER OPPORTUNITY!
Demanko offers a positive work environment that fosters professional advancement. Work independently as well as in a team setting to deliver world class transportation solutions. This dynamic position involves interacting with vendors and customers via phone and email...

OCEAN IMPORT CAPACITY
It’s a feeding frenzy out there freight friends! Capacity is still tight and there is no end sight, at least for the near future. Seaport terminals and rail ramps alike are working as fast as they can to keep up with the steady flow of container freight. Demand is at...

IT’S AUSTRALIA DAY FREIGHT MATES!
On Australia Day, Australians reflect on their long and rich history, its highs and its lows. On this day Australians celebrate their beautiful nation, its achievements and most of all, its people. The team at Demanko wishes our "Freight Mates" a day filled with peace...

TRUCK LOGO CONTEST!
Throwback Thursday! Retro truck logo contest! We are going to make some special logo hoodies for our Freight Friends to enjoy. Check out the “Old School” logo designs and vote for your favorite. We will be printing some up soon! We appreciate all the support and...

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS!
We are looking for an experienced freight professional to join our team in the Londonderry New Hampshire dispatch office. Demanko offers a positive work environment that fosters professional advancement. Work independently as well as in a team setting to deliver world...

AIRCRAFT VIA OCEAN FREIGHT!
We are proud to be a part of this export mission. The Demanko project cargo team shipped two 1945 Piper L-4J airplanes from the Badger state of Wisconsin to the Netherlands. The professional team at origin prepared the aircraft for ocean transit by securing them each...