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pilot programs . JIT has introduced five drayage trucks powered by compressed natural gas and has put an electronic data interchange ( EDI ) system in place .
“ Paper companies are already seeing benefits ,” Goldberg said .
Innovation has been vital across the entire workforce arena . Labor shortage worries have permeated throughout
Georgia ’ s warehousing and logistics sector , with many businesses setting records with pay scales and benefits packages .
A good labor force is especially vital on the waterfront . The potential strike between liner and terminal operators represented by the United States Maritime Alliance and International Longshoremen ’ s
As shipping lines merge and form partnerships , gateways with large-scale ports and transportation systems can expect long-term growth .
Association was averted in January as the sides came to an agreement just one week before the strike was set to begin .
“ We ’ re pleased the ILA [ and ] USMX reached a tentative agreement , and we want to thank both organizations for their efforts in the collective bargaining process ,” Lynch said . He added the agreement paved the way “ to deliver highproductivity port operations to make our supply chains the most competitive in our industry .”
As larger vessels proliferate globally and shipping lines merge and form partnerships , gateways with large-scale ports and transportation systems such as Georgia can expect long-term growth . Global sourcing diversification , Panama
Canal traffic growth and persistent US consumer demand will continue to boost business .
While the fallout from the Trump administration ’ s tariff overhaul is yet to be determined , a mid-February analysis by Wells Fargo reported that , while tariffs might hurt overall growth this year , extended tax cuts may allow for recovery in 2026 .
“ The US economy entered 2025 with a fair amount of momentum , but we look for real GDP growth to downshift a bit over the next few quarters as the price-boosting effects of tariffs erode growth in real income , thereby weighing on growth in real consumer spending ,” the report said .
Whether or not there are short-term hiccups , it ’ s safe to say that continued investment in transportation and logistics will be necessary and rewarded with cargo growth — especially in the Southeastern United States . n
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Experience With over a quarter of a century in the import / export industry , JIT Warehousing and Logistics has the experience needed to accommodate any project . Located 3.5 miles from Garden City Terminal and just a half mile from Ocean Terminal , JIT also has railserved facilities and project cargo yards , allowing for the handling of a large variety of cargo . JIT is family owned and operated since its inception in 1998 and is dedicated to being your just-in-time turnkey provider .
Diversification JIT maintains diversity through its multiple facilities to provide services for everything from lumber , pipes and tubing , and general palletized and roll / bale commodities . JIT can handle every scope of your project from drayage , transloading and cross dock , and inland trucking .
JIT is also an approved vendor for onsite services at the Georgia Ports Authority . With a rapidly growing specialized division , JIT can handle any of your heavy haul needs .
Breakbulk JIT can assist with moving breakbulk cargo out of multiple terminals , including Charleston , Tampa and New Orleans , along with our local terminals in Savannah . JIT can also offer off-terminal storage for stock and hold where needed .
For more information , visit www . jitwhse . com or email quotes @ jitwhse . com .
Asset-based local transportation JIT has a fleet of local trucks , trailers and company-owned chassis for all of your local transportation needs . No matter how big or small your shipment , JIT has you covered .
Heavy haul and project cargo JIT offers onsite crane services at three local facilities and maintains a variety of company-owned specialized equipment , allowing the business to assist with out-of-gauge , specialty cargo and machinery .
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