Shipping from Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN freight rates Home of the famed Indianapolis 500 auto race, the Indianapolis metro area can speedily handle a variety of freight shipping needs. Its convenient location and amenities also mean lower freight hauling costs in and out of the region. Truck haulers can use one of six interstate highways (I-65, I-70, I-74, I-69, I-465, I-865) and can keep costs down by avoiding toll roads in the region. From the city, trucks can reach 75 percent of U.S. and Canadian populations within 36 hours. In addition, Indianapolis is the second largest FedEx hub in the world and ranks No. 9 in the nation in total rail miles, moving nearly 290 million rail tons of freight in 2013. These advantages provide quicker fulfillment, better customer satisfaction and lower costs.
Shipping to Portland
Portland, OR freight rates The Greater Portland region serves as a major West Coast freight hub and is a critical link for Pacific Northwest trade. The region is home to two world-class ports, the Port of Vancouver USA and Port of Portland, which can be reached from Asian ports in 14 days. Greater Portland is the only major metro market in the western U.S. where two Class I railroads converge. This allows companies to benefit from negotiating costs. Interstates 5 and 84 are major inter-regional highways that intersect in the Portland metro area. And the Portland International Airport is served by 13 air cargo carriers. Oregon’s agriculture and lumber industries provide a steady stream of freight moving through the state. This results in affordable LTL shipping in Portland. Moving freight via truck may be more expensive in Portland and the rest of the western half of the state due to the rugged terrain.
